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.

Carry out duties in keeping with NMC Code of Conduct and

ensure other members of nursing staff practice within said code.

Sets and monitors standards of quality nursing care over a

24-hour period by co-coordinating the care given by nurses, medical staff and

social workers, alongside any other professionals directly involved in patient

care on the department.

Supervises the delivery of quality nursing care. Praises

and corrects team members as appropriate and is involved in personal

development of the workforce using KSF/performance review.

Ensure that resources are appropriately are utilised to

maximum effectiveness against workload and activity of the Accident &

Emergency Department.

Actively contributes to the attainment of national targets

in relation to paediatric emergency care; which include the four-hour standard

and ambulance handover standard.

Utilise all the available resources to ensure patient flow

through the Emergency Department. Where flow is compromised any barriers to be

escalated through the line management structure or command and control

structure as deemed appropriate.

To actively respond to changes in the Trust Opel level. To

carry out the actions in the clinical escalation plan and support the nursing

and medical team in carrying out plans.

Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the

staff, patients and visitors under his/her control, as far as is reasonably

practicable and in compliance with statutory duty, e.g., C.O.S.H.H. and Manual

Handling of Loads. This responsibility to include provision of systems of work;

place of work and work equipment that are safe and without risk to health.

Reports on levels of nursing care quality to nurse

management.

Ensures that sufficient information is available for

relatives and patients, both written and verbal and provides access to further

information as required.

Promote and maintain a culture of patient & staff

incident reporting in accordance with trust guidelines.

Work within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective

team working in the provision of care to ED patients

Identify and safeguarding concerns and act on

them

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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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Statutory Registration

Essential: - Registered Children's Nurse; - Valid UK NMC PIN

Experience

Desirable: - Mental Health Training

Special Skills & Knowledge

Desirable: - Knowledge of ED KPIs

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Children's Nurse; - Diploma or degree; - PILS

Desirable: - EPALS; - Safeguarding Level 3

Special Requirements

Essential: - Ability to work Long Days, Nights and weekends.