Paediatric Staff Nurse

Assessment and care of paediatric patients of all ages attending the Emergency Department.

Planning and delivery of nursing care that reflects current patient care needs.

Evaluation of care in collaboration with patient / carers and multidisciplinary team.

Involved in the care of trauma patients and resuscitation of critically unwell patients.

Accurate documentation of nursing care delivered.

Be a safe practitioner aware of own limitations and reporting any areas of concern to a more senior nurse.

Work effectively as part of a team.

Awareness of and co-operating in maintaining Accident and Emergency health care targets in the best interest of the patient.

Participate in teaching / training of more junior staff.

Follow policy and procedure accurately for Safeguarding.

Ongoing development of skills and knowledge to become a competent Emergency Department nurse.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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Is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding team of dedicated Paediatric nurses what you are looking for?

The department is a busy working environment looking after children with acute illness and injuries

A bespoke training package and ongoing educational development is available.

You will be part of a team who are dedicated to enhancing and delivering a high standard of care.