Paediatric Registered Nurse - Day Unit

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference to children and their families? Join our friendly and supportive Day Surgery Unit at York Hospital, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to children undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures. As a Band 5 Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, effective and family-centred care throughout the patient journey, from pre-operative assessment and preparation through to post-operative recovery and discharge. Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre teams, the play team and allied health professionals, you will contribute to delivering an outstanding experience for children and their families during what can often be an anxious time.,

• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care in line with Trust policies, procedures and the NMC Code
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, keeping accurate records
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow infection prevention and control requirements.
• Promote evidence-based practice, clinical audit and service improvement.
• Work flexibly across wards and departments to meet service needs.
• Support a positive learning environment and teaching, supervision and assessment of learners and colleagues.
• Maintain knowledge and skills through continuous professional development, research and training
• Participate in appraisal, personal development planning, preceptorship and mentorship as appropriate.
• Complete all mandatory training required for the role.
• Take charge of the ward or department when required in the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse's absence.
• Use Trust resources responsibly.
• Follow Trust policies on health and safety, risk management, infection prevention, safeguarding and child protection.
• Report incidents, risks and hazards.
• Maintain confidentiality and meet Information Governance requirements.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, dignity and respect.
• Use patient and public feedback to improve services.
• Take responsibility for safe practice and compliance with Trust policies.
  
  This role requires excellent communication skills, a caring and adaptable approach, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. In return, you will be supported to develop your clinical skills, build your paediatric knowledge and progress your nursing career within a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional care.
If you are enthusiastic about caring for children, enjoy working collaboratively, and are committed to providing the highest standards of patient care, we would love to hear from you.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.