Description
We are seeking a Paediatric Staff Nurse to join our Emergency Department team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Children's Emergency Department sees on average 90-100 children a day aged 0-15 years of age and is open 24 hours a day.
As a Paediatric Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for:
- Participating in maintaining good working relationships and promoting good communications within the emergency department environment
- Assisting in maintaining the health and safety requirements of all children and young persons, carers, visitors and staff
- Being an active member of the team contributing ideas to improve/maintain efficiency within the area and utilise resources effectively
- Actively contributing towards a happy and therapeutic environment and to the working of the multi-disciplinary ward team
- Maintaining complete, legible up-to-date records of nursing care in line with NMC (2008) guidelines
- Acting as a Practice Assessor for Diploma/Degree students on ward
- Understanding your role and responsibilities in safeguarding children identifying and referring children and families in need / at risk
We offer a competitive salary of £32,073 to £39,043 per annum, a 12-month fixed-term contract, and a full-time working pattern.
To be considered for this role, you will need to have:
- RN Child (sub part1 NMC register)
- Good level of English Language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication
Desirable qualifications and experience include:
- Diploma / Degree
- Mentorship qualification High Dependency module or equivalent level of experience
- Previous experience within the desired speciality
- Experience of shift and people management