Registered Paediatric Nurse

Registered Paediatric Nurse - Surgical Ward

Closing Date 3rd February 2025

Reference KPHNW/25/01/PRN

Due to continued expansion and increased workload, Kingsbridge Private Hospital have created several new opportunities for additional Paediatric Nurses in our facility at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Northwest. Successful applicants will join an experienced nursing team within a friendly and modern environment. Our patient-centred approach thrives on a lower patient-to-Nurse ratio allowing you greater one-on-one patient interaction which will enable you to deliver the excellent level of care that our patients have come to expect.

Location	Kingsbridge Private Hospital Northwest, Churchhill house Ballykelly BT49 9HS
Salary	£36,225 Gross per annum (Based on 37.5hrs per week)
Department	Surgical Ward
Contract	Permanent
Hours	37.5 hrs per week (Monday - Sunday)
Responsible to	Ward Manager
Accountable to	General Manager

Job Summary

The post-holder carries responsibility for the assessment of patient care needs and for developing, implementing and evaluation programmes of care. The post-holder is also required to perform to other nursing and non-nursing staff. The post-holder may be required to work within different clinical areas of the Hospital as demand dictates or as clinical services develop further.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

To provide skilled nursing care and to demonstrate a high standard of nursing practice in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
To ensure that care is delivered as per Hospital policies
To ensure that custody, administration and recording of medication are in accordance with Hospital and NMC guidelines
To adhere to the guidelines within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
To deliver nursing duties to meet the demands of the hospital

Nursing Organisation

To support other team members in their professional work
To be aware of current issues and policies within Hospital
To assist the Ward Manager with the cost-effective uses of resources in patient care delivery.

Standard of Care

To participate in the development of practice guidelines within the Hospital
To participate in research activities within the clinical setting
To promote and implement evidence-based practices within the Hospital as appropriate and relevant
To be aware of the patient as an individual and adopt a holistic approach in the delivery of care
To risk assess all patients and carry out manual handling as per Hospital policy

Communication

To communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team throughout the Hospital
To co-ordinate patient care and liaise effectively with other disciplines involved
To always maintain patient confidentiality
To liaise and communicate effectively with patients and relatives regarding their care and treatment
To adhere to the NMC guidelines for ‘Records and Record Keeping’

Health & Safety

To be aware of the Hospital policies and practice in accordance with regulations
To attend annual statutory training in fire, manual handling, infection control and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation
To report to the Ward Sister any reportable incident, accidents involving either staff, patients or visitors
To report any defective or faulty equipment to the Ward Sister or Nurse in charge as appropriate
To ensure proper care and usage of equipment in the Ward

Education

To assist with and participate in the in-service training programme (included staff orientation induction programme) to enhance patient care
To maintain and up-date own professional development
To report on study days / courses attended to other members of the ward
To rotate onto various shifts (as required) for professional update, to ensure statutory and personnel development is achieved

The above list is not exhaustive and additional / alternative tasks may be required from time to time as directed.

Person Specification: