Staff nurse, school nursing team

NHS; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking innovative and motivated Staff Nurses to join their teams in Halifax. The role involves providing high-quality care to school-aged children and young people, working flexibly across various settings. The successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to partnership working with other agencies. The position offers a comprehensive induction, training, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous pension

Development opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for working with school-aged children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating assessments and delivering brief interventions.
• Implementing proactive public health initiatives.
• Working independently and as part of a multi-agency team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to support our goal of having a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We value the individuality of our colleagues' lived experiences and recognize the importance of inclusivity in delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare. Everyone should feel valued, have opportunities for development, and experience a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer. Disabled applicants who meet all essential criteria are guaranteed an invitation to the assessment process.

Staff Nurse

Positions available: 2x 37.5 hours

We are seeking innovative and motivated Staff Nurses with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our teams in the Calderdale locality.

You will work as part of a team, demonstrating evidence-based practice and providing high-quality care within our services.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse, you should have a passion for working with school-aged children and young people. Your role will include facilitating assessments, delivering brief interventions, implementing proactive public health initiatives, and working both independently and as part of a multi-agency team.

You will operate in various settings, including schools, partner agencies, and homes, employing flexible and creative approaches to meet the diverse health needs of the 5-19 age group. Flexibility in undertaking health needs assessments and determining health priorities is essential.

We offer a comprehensive induction and training program, ongoing clinical and child protection supervision, mentorship, and continuous professional development opportunities.

A commitment to partnership working with other Children's statutory and voluntary agencies is crucial to improve outcomes and address health inequalities among our diverse populations.

The successful candidate will support Locala's values and be proactive in embracing new technologies, including video and telephone conferencing and mobile devices, to facilitate flexible working that meets community needs.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline if sufficient applications are received.

About us

Benefits include:

• Flexible working – We support work-life balance and welcome flexible working discussions.
• Generous pension – Defined contribution scheme with matched contributions + 2% up to 8% maximum.
• Development opportunities – Nursing frameworks and various training options.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – If you know a colleague at Locala, both of you may receive £500 after successful onboarding.

At Locala, we are part of the community, caring for generations within families and delivering NHS-standard care with a positive social impact.

Join us to be part of an organization doing things differently—delivering CQC-rated Good NHS healthcare and making a difference locally.

Job responsibilities

For detailed duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description. Locala Community Partnerships CIC acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please see the attached person specification document.

Experience

• Please see the attached person specification document.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Employer

Locala Health and Wellbeing