Public Health Registered Nurse

• Assess health needs and contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of care for children, young people and families across home, clinic, school and community settings.
• Work alongside Health Visitors and School Nurses to support vulnerable children and families, including those subject to CIN, CP and CIC plans, contributing to safeguarding assessments, interventions and reviews.
• Monitor the health, wellbeing and development of children at risk, supporting multi-agency plans that promote safety and positive outcomes.
• provide targeted interventions under SCPHN direction.
• Act as Lead Professional, Key Worker or health representative where appropriate, coordinating support and communication between agencies.
• Deliver evidence-based health promotion, parenting support and interventions that improve wellbeing and reduce health inequalities.
• Recognise, record and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with local and national procedures.
• Participate in clinical, safeguarding and restorative supervision
• Develop effective partnerships with families and professionals, sharing information appropriately in accordance with safeguarding and information governance requirements.
• Support students, apprentices and new staff as appropriate.
• Maintain professional competence through training, appraisal and CPD.
• Keep accurate records and manage resources safely, working in accordance with the NMC Code, safeguarding procedures and Trust policies.

Essential

• Knowledge of national and local strategies pertaining to young people
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• IT literacy skills and ability to use electronic record keeping systems.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Recognises the limits of own authority and seeks and uses professional support where necessary
• Demonstrates professional curiosity.