Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Associate – PICU & PSDU

st georges nhs trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Nursing Associate to join its Paediatric Critical Care Service, including PICU and PSDU in South West London. You will work with experienced nurses and clinicians to develop critical care skills and deliver high-quality, family-centred care to children with complex needs.

The role involves assessing, planning and evaluating patient care, escalating changes in condition promptly and supporting ongoing improvements in clinical

Qualifications

• Paediatric care knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of critical care principles.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, effective and compassionate care for critically ill children in PICU/PSDU.
• Collaborate with registered nurses and the wider MDT to plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Monitor patients, record changes and escalate deterioration promptly.
• Deliver family-centred care addressing physical, emotional and developmental needs of children and families.
• Contribute to management of paediatric critical care cases across trauma, respiratory, oncology and general medical conditions.

Skills

Paediatric care

Team collaboration

Critical care basics

Deterioration recognition

Education

Nursing Associate qualification

Job description

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Nursing Associate to join its Paediatric Critical Care Service, including PICU and PSDU in South West London. You will work with experienced nurses and clinicians to develop critical care skills and deliver high-quality, family-centred care to children with complex needs.

The role involves assessing, planning and evaluating patient care, escalating changes in condition promptly and supporting ongoing improvements in clinical