Paediatric Surgical Nurse - Junior Sister & Mentor

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

VerseOne Group is recruiting a dedicated Paediatric Nurse to join a paediatric surgical team in the Mid Essex area. You will care for children from birth up to 18 years across multiple specialties, including plastics, general surgery, orthopaedics and ENT, within two surgical areas for elective and emergency care.

You will work with clinical nurse specialists and practice facilitators to deliver high-quality, family-centred care, mentoring staff, teaching students, and participating in audits

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document holistic, high quality family-centred care for paediatric patients.
• Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with parents/carers and visitors.
• Act as a mentor to students and preceptees, and participate in teaching and assessment of new staff.
• Contribute to development of staff through supervision and training.
• Assist in management of ward budget and ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Coordinate ward/department during shifts in absence of senior staff and report adverse events to the Matron.

Job description

VerseOne Group is recruiting a dedicated Paediatric Nurse to join a paediatric surgical team in the Mid Essex area. You will care for children from birth up to 18 years across multiple specialties, including plastics, general surgery, orthopaedics and ENT, within two surgical areas for elective and emergency care.

You will work with clinical nurse specialists and practice facilitators to deliver high-quality, family-centred care, mentoring staff, teaching students, and participating in audits