Nursery Nurse (Transitional Care)

St George's University Hospitals; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a compassionate healthcare professional to provide high-quality assessment and care for babies on the postnatal ward. The role includes administering medication, supporting breastfeeding, and liaising with families and the multidisciplinary team. Experience in neonatal care is essential to promote a supportive atmosphere for parents and ensure effective communication. Join a committed team at the heart of patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in neonatal care is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families and staff.
• Strong advocacy skills for infant care.

Responsibilities

• Administer oral medication and perform necessary observations.
• Liaise with midwifery for discharges and transfers.
• Coordinate care for babies receiving transitional care.

Job description

Overview

To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised patient care to babies receiving transitional care on the postnatal ward. To promote a friendly and supportive atmosphere for parents and relatives in which they can learn to care for their babies. To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with the babies' family/carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation. The post holder will play a key role in developing the transitional care unit based on the postnatal ward. This will involve working within a team of neonatal staff, Band 7 and Band 5, coordinating and communicating with the midwifery team.

Responsibilities

• Oral medication administration.
• Performing observations on babies as required.
• Taking routine bloods and gases as required.
• Supporting with lumbar punctures.
• Breastfeeding support.
• Liaising with Midwifery Team regarding discharges.
• Liaising with NNU regarding transfers of babies either to/from the unit or postnatal ward.
• Completing BadgerNet summaries.
• Coordinate the care of babies requiring transitional care on the postnatal ward.
• Ensure that parents are updated on their baby's progress, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity, and privacy, and always ensure a friendly environment.
• Be an advocate for the infant and promote good liaisons and effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of care is in accordance with NMC guidelines.