Staff Nurse Children's Emergency Department

Staff Nurse Children's Emergency Department
Employer
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location
London
Salary
£34,089 to £41,498 a year p.a. inc.
Closing date
2 Jun 2024
Career in Emergency Nursing?We are excited to announce there is an opportunity for Registered Children's Nurses to join our OUTSTANDING Children's Emergency Department in the heart of East London.You will be joining a team that is one of the highest performing Emergency departments in the UK, that achieves consistently good clinical engagement, patient flow and has an OUTSTANDING rating at CQC.We are looking for Registered Children's Nurses who have completed their preceptorship program. Experience in A& E is desirable but not essential. Our nurses should be enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated nurses who possess excellent communication skills and enjoy a challenge.You will be supported by a dedicated team of practice development nurses, senior nurses and a strong education ethos. We will deliver a key career pathway and emergency nursing specialty training in order to give you grounding in your career. Please review the attached document 'career development pathway for ED Nurses' for more informationMain duties of the jobMain duties include:To document all patient details to the required standard in relation to the admission, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care using the EPR system where appropriate.To deliver a high standard of holistic nursing care.To communicate with children and their carers, involving them in the planning and delivery of care.To co-ordinate patient discharges, including health promotion education.To identify clinical emergencies as required, ensuring that he/she is up to date with CPR training.To use medical equipment safely and competently and to supervise others in its use.To record and interpret vital signs, taking required action when they demonstrate deteriorationAbout usHomerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssentialNMC Registered. RSCN/RN (Child)DesirablePost registration qualificationMentorship QualificationSkills / AbilitiesEssentialProficient in the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of care of the sick child.Able to make effective decisions in partnershipAbility to manage own workload under the supervision of Senior StaffHighly effective communication skillsExperienceEssentialA variety of clinical experience with children.Experience of working with families underKnowledgeEssentialDemonstrable knowledge of the application of evidence based practiceKnowledge/understanding of confidentiality issuesDesirableExperience of planning / working within IntegratedCare Pathways.Trust ValuesEssentialUnderstanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.Employer detailsEmployer nameHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustHomerton RowLondonE9 6SRAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.293-EMRS1-#####-B Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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