Paediatric Nurse

Medacs Healthcare; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Trust Name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS

Hospital: Queen's Hospital Burton

Job role: Paediatric nurse

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Next-day payroll
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

University Hospitals of Burton and Derby NHS hospitals are looking for a diligent, knowledgeable agency Paediatric Nurse with recent NHS experience to come and join their team of health care professionals and specialists.

Working alongside a friendly, welcoming team of dedicated professionals, you will be utilising these resources to provide emergency treatment and ongoing medical care of the highest calibre to patients.

As a healthcare specialist, you will have access to a wide range of development and support packages to ensure you progress your skills and site specialities at every opportunity.

General key skills
In addition to your qualifications, as a Band 5 Paediatric Nurse, you will have:

• Quick thinking abilities
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Excellent attention to detail
• A methodical approach to tasks
• Excellent timekeeping
• The ability to work well and under pressure
• Empathy and understanding
• A flexible attitude
• A desire to learn and improve
• Active listening skills
• The ability to use a computer competently

Main Duties/Responsibilities
As a Band 5 Paediatric Nurse with Burton and Derby you will:

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.
• Safely identify, prepare, check, and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
• Adhere to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
• Take blood/fit a cannula and undertake patient observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and oxygen level) as patient need dictates throughout the shift.
• Write care plans, perform assessments, and make referrals.
• Organise admissions and discharges to and from the ward.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• Be a Registered Nurse.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.

If you are ready to take a leap forward in your career, apply today to enjoy flexible hours, next day payroll and excellent support from your own dedicated consultant.

If you are ready to demonstrate your nursing skills and passion for patient care in this Band 5 Registered Nurse role, we can't wait to hear from you. Apply today.