paediatric ward registered nurse

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated paediatric ward registered nurse, who is passionate about the care of patients to join Raedwald Day Surgery Unit based at Ipswich Hospital.
This role will require you to be passionate about day surgery and same day discharge of paediatric patients. The role will be predominately based on the ward but there will be expectation to support in recovery during busier periods.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly team who strive in promoting the delivery of patient-centred, clinically effective and dynamic service to our paediatric patients. The paediatric team facilitate the pre-operative assessment on children who are coming in for day surgery which includes orientation to the unit prior to their admission day.
Raedwald day surgery is a purpose built unit consisting of 4 operating theatres, covering different specialities from urology, ENT, orthopaedic, oral, paediatric, ophthalmology, breast, gynaecology, vascular, pain and plastics. There are 24 adult cubicles, 7 children's cubicles and a post anaesthetic recovery area. The team are dedicated to facilitate same day discharge of elective surgery patients.
The unit is open Monday -Saturday 7.15am until 8pm. There are no night shifts and Saturday working is a 1 in 4 ratio. We are closed on Sundays and bank holidays.
The day surgery unit are happy to accommodate informal discussions and visits if you would like more information before applying, You will provide clinically effective, high quality, individualized peri-operative patient care working within the multi-disciplinary team. With an interest in paediatric nursing.
+ You will deliver patient care throughput the peri-operative pathway to include patient escort, anaesthetic care, scrubbing for surgical procedures, post anaesthetic recovery, ward and nurse led discharge.
+ You will promote a safe and attractive working environment that is conducive to learning.
+ You will contribute to the continuing development of peri-operative and professional practice ensuring practice is evidence based.
+ You will support the integration of clinical governance in all aspects of patient care delivery.
+ You will demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to achieve the learning outcomes of departmental programmes, trust, and unit competencies., Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
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If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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