Registered Nurse - Paediatrics Emergency Department

Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a Registered Nurse for its Paediatric Emergency Department. This exciting opportunity involves managing patient care for children's emergency needs. Applicants should possess strong clinical skills and must demonstrate commitment to high standards. Join a dynamic team making a difference in paediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• Current acute experience in a ward or department setting is required.
• Demonstrating sound clinical knowledge and understanding of healthcare initiatives is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for initial patient assessment and planning care independently.
• Deliver individualized and safe care to paediatric patients in the Emergency Department.
• Support and supervise colleagues and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Adaptability to change

Job description

Registered Nurse - Paediatrics Emergency Department

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All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to recruit a Registered Paediatric Nurse to our Paediatric Emergency Department. We are a busy and dynamic department, managing over 32,000 paediatric patients each year. We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive individual to join us in providing high quality and compassionate care. Our Paediatric ED is collocated with the Paediatric Assessment unit which has enhanced the ability to provide excellent service to the children and families we serve.

You will need to have excellent clinical skills, be adaptable to change and be able to complement and support the existing team of nurses and doctors. You will need to have current acute experience in a ward or department setting. At interview, you must be able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge as well as knowledge of current healthcare initiatives.

Please note that applicants who proceed to interview will be expected to undertake and achieve a 95% pass mark on a basic drug calculation paper and patient assessment paper.

Please feel free to arrange a visit to the department.

To work primarily as a member of the Paediatric Emergency Department, but where required the post holder must be prepared to provide support to any other area of the emergency department.

To be responsible for the initial assessment of paediatric patients and the planning and evaluation of care without direct supervision.

To enhance the nursing role through the Scope of Professional Practice.

To support and supervise colleagues and to take part in an on-going teaching programme within this specialist area.

To deliver individualised, safe and quality care to all children presenting to paediatric ED.

To maintain a safe clinical environment.

To communicate effectively with members of the public and the multi-disciplinary team at all times.

To adhere to ‘Our Values’ for Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

To ensure that all areas of practice adhere to current NMC guidance.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Louise Black Job title: Paediatric SSR Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01322428100

Louise Black 01322 428100 ext 4733

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