Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse

Location London
Job-type Permanent
Salary £32000 - £40000 per annum
Reference J334155
Date Published over 3 years ago
THE OPPORTUNITY:

Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse-PICU

At TTM Healthcare we are proud to have partnered with one of London's leading private hospitals with over 30 years of experience providing world class healthcare. This hospital is a specialist provider of cardiac, cancer and neurology care to adults and children, including young babies. With their state of the art facilities spanned across various clinic sites they are able to offer the most advanced treatments to their patients. They have an available opportunity for an Paediatric Nurse to work in the PICU department with excellent experience, skills and knowledge. If you think the position is right for you, let's talk.


THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The overall responsibility within the hospital's PICU department PICU assessing, treating, and monitoring young patients under 18 years old who are presenting acute, serious ailments.


YOUR CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting into senior members of staff you will be responsible for ensuring that the highest standard of care is provided to patients and their families at all times. You will work to ensure that each child is assessed and their care is thoroughly planned, implemented and evaluated in a family centred way, ensuring to adequately document everything. You work will to provide care while developing your clinical understanding of the various therapies and drugs used in Paediatric ICU. An integral part of your day to day is to thoroughly understand the use and assembly of the various equipment used with the PCIU department, understanding the necessary safety precautions and regular health and safety checks required. You will be also be competent in administering paediatric drugs and IV and ensure that clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed. You will also work to monitor adequate stock levels and supplies. Working in this role will involve the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and their families and helping them to overcome any barriers to understanding, while also providing support during distressing or emotional events.

YOUR EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Paediatric Nursing Degree
NMC Registration as a Registered Children's Nurse


THE REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the role, you will need to:

• Have experience of working as a Children's Nurse and a valid RCN/NMC pin number
• Ideally have experience in PICU however Paediatric nurses with a keen interest in developing a career in PICU will also be considered
• Have basic/intermediate paediatric life support and a good understanding of safeguarding issues
• Be a caring and compassionate nurse with strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Have excellent communication skills and be a good team player.


THE REWARDS:

You will enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual leave entitlement
• Pension Scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Critical illness cover
• Dental insurance
• Free Health assessment
• Life assurance
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Pension
• Personal accident insurance
• Private GP services
• Travel insurance
• Season ticket loan
• Plus many more….

THE DETAILS:
Location:London
Job-Type:Permanent
Salary:£32,000-£41,000

Our client is also offer a very competitive starting bonus for each nurse who is successful at securing a position, sound exciting, get in touch for more info….


THE CONTACT:

Apply now for a call back to discuss the role in more detail Ref IND MAN






TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.