Description
We have an opportunity for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Woodland Neonatal Unit, Watford.
The Woodland Neonatal Unit at Watford Hospital is a busy local neonatal unit (LNU) within the East of England Neonatal network. The unit admits babies who require intensive care, high dependency and special care. In addition, we manage a 6 bedded Transitional Care Unit in postnatal ward.
We are committed to the provision of high-quality evidence-based practice to meet the needs of parents and babies incorporating family centred care. We are looking for full time or part time Band 6 Neonatal Nurses, who want to work with our well established friendly neonatal team, to deliver the highest standards of neonatal care.
Main duties of the job
The post requires experience, knowledge and skills of working in a neonatal unit at senior level. Previous Band 6 or management experience is desirable. The successful candidate will lead/coordinate shifts, be able to work well independently and within the team and support junior staff as well as pre-registration student nurses.
The applicant will be required to work shifts (Long day-07:30-20:00 and Nights 19:30-08:00) on weekdays and weekends. Full details will be discussed at interview.
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.
They will take charge of the Neonatal unit on a regular basis, acting as shift co-ordinator and will undertake designated management roles.
Will actively participate and promote practice development and the creation of a learning environment and provide clinical, educational and emotional support to parents/carers.
They will take an admission nurse role and will be expected to attend deliveries that requires a neonatal nurse to stabilise a premature and unwell baby.
They will need to be able to provides clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence.
Person Specification
Education
- Registered Nurse (RGN/Midwife/Child) with NMC.
- Neonatal Intensive Care qualification.
- Current NLS certification.
- Teaching and assessing qualification and or mentorship module Safeguarding Children training (Level1-3).
Experience
- Previous experience at Band 6 level, Shift leading/Nurse in charge role.
- Attending emergency situations within neonatal and maternity setting.
Skills
- Excellent level of neonatal clinical skills.
- Excellent leadership skills.
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