Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Paediatrics

• Carry out those activities involved when conducting the comprehensive assessment of a child's nursing requirements.
• Undertake the essential nursing assessment of the child, taking into account all the activities of daily living.
• Undertake triage and relevant risk assessments in order to inform the care needs of the child.
• Recognise the significance of the observations made and use these to develop an initial nursing assessment.
• Devise a plan of care, based on the nursing assessment, taking into account the medical prescription. Do this with the co-operation of the parent/guardian and the child, within the limitations set by their stage of development and medical condition.
• Review the effectiveness of the care provided, and where appropriate, initiates any action that may be required.

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• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
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• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Essential

• Significant experience in acute paediatric healthcare environment
• Previous experience as shift/team leader
• Experience teaching students, staff & parents

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team in written & spoken English
• Competency in IV drug administration & use of infusion devises
• Competency in accessing central lines.
• Knowledge of up to date paediatric nursing and NHS issues
• High Motivation and ability to motivate others
• Evidence based clinical knowledge
• Computer literate
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work within a team and self motivate
• Managerial and leadership ability
• Ability to plan a rota
• Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non confrontational manner