Paediatric Nurses - ZBGHD02

Disability North; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks Experienced Paediatric Nurses to provide critical care for a child with complex needs in Gateshead. The role involves offering essential one-on-one support and working within a family environment. Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant experience and comply with professional standards. This position offers flexible shifts at a competitive rate of £31.00 per hour, plus 6 weeks of annual leave and an employer pension contribution.

Benefits

£31.00 per hour rate

6 weeks annual leave

Employer pension contribution

Paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year experience in nursing, particularly with complex clinical care.
• Full awareness and understanding of the NMC code of professional conduct.
• Must have a valid PIN and DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one nursing care and support in a community setting.
• Work within a package of support for a young boy requiring critical care.
• Collaborate with a health-care assistant to ensure continuous care.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Ventilation care

Enteral tube feeding

Medication Administration

Pain Management

Suction machine operation

Nebuliser usage

Saturation monitoring

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Experienced Paediatric Nurses – required urgently

Job Role

Experienced Paediatric Nurses

Hours

Full and part time hours available 8pm – 8am.

Hourly Rate

£31.00 per hour

Location

Gateshead

Overview

A unique opportunity has arisen for registered Paediatric/Adult Nurses to work within a package of support for a young boy. We are looking for confident and competent experienced Registered Paediatric/Adult Nurses who can work in a community setting with a background in Critical Care/ICU. Experience of working with complex clinical care and community care would be an advantage. The support is funded via a Personal Health Budget, and you will provide nursing care and support within a busy family home and in the community. Zac has a rare cardiac condition and needs round‑the‑clock care and support. There must be a nurse on shift all the time and you will be supported by a health‑care assistant. You will provide one‑on‑one care and support as well as working as part of a wider team. Your support will really make a difference and enable Zac’s independence.

Essential Requirements

A minimum of 1 year experience and ability to work with and practice the following:

• Tracheostomy care
• Ventilation care
• Enteral tube feeding
• Oral suction / trache suction
• Medication Administration and Pain Management
• Suction machine
• nebuliser
• Saturation monitoring

You will need to:

• Be a Registered Nurse with full awareness and understanding of NMC code of professional conduct
• Have a valid PIN / DBS

Benefits

• £31.00 per hour rate
• Part Time or Full Time – 12‑hour shifts (nights available)
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Employer pension contribution
• COVID‑19 considerations: All nurses are required to wear PPE in line with government guidance if unwell.
• An enhanced DBS will be required for this role; paid for by the employer.

Closing date

Support is needed immediately, and this post will close once positions have been filled.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.