Childrens Nursing Associate-Childrens ED and Observation Unit

Job overview

Following the development of a state of the art children's emergency department and observation unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate nursing associate to join our friendly team and work in first class facilities. Where the  care and experience of our children & young people is paramount. This post offers the opportunity to develop your clinical, A&E and leadership skills in a friendly, fast paced, dynamic environment.

You are a registered nursing associate with a professional approach to delivering high quality, patient focused care. Our Children’s Practice Development Nurse works as part of the nursing team to provide support for your orientation and ongoing professional development.

Please note that short-listed candidates are able to arrange an informal visit prior to interview on request.

Main duties of the job

• To provide direct patient care to an allocated group of children or young people, including undertaking all required patient observations reporting any results outside of normal parameters to the nurse in charge or your named supervisor.
• Promote, monitor and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for children, young people patients, and their families
• Establish and maintain effective communication with children, young people and their families.
• To ensure that all patient care is documented, and that all relevant documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales in accordance with NMC standards for records and record keeping.
• Communicate with children and young people and their families about their care and what is expected to happen and answer any general enquires signposting them to facilities should this be required.
• To follow the treatment plan for children and young people and administer medication where appropriate and within scope of professional practice
• To maintain confidentiality about the child/young people’s admission and treatment at all times
• To be fully aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment in the department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.