Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Health, Nursing
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
03/10/2024
31/10/2024
Respite Nurse (RGN)
We are seeking a Respire Nurse with a passion for paediatric care on behalf of our client in Gloucester. The successful candidate will become part of a nursing team providing top-notch care and support for children with life-limiting, life-threatening or severe disabilities and their families. All the training required to be successful in the role will be provided for the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
Nursing and Family Care
- Actively encourage a family atmosphere.
- Contribute positively towards the maintenance of a child and family-focused environment when either working within the care home or the child and family's home.
- Ensure all medication is accurately and safely administered, recorded and stored.
- Give total care to the child during the agreed period of respite.
- Identify and at all times work within your own professional competence and expertise whilst adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Take advantage of training opportunities to further develop your skills and expertise to enhance your role within the team including mandatory training sessions.
- Maintain professional registration with the NMC.
- In line with our client's vision, mission and values; encourage the philosophy of our client with acts of kindness and helping to make magic memories.
- Always present a good public image.
- Liaise closely with the all professionals and volunteers working with the child and family to ensure a seamless service.
- Attend staff meetings and team briefings and participate in other meetings as appropriate (including external meetings).
- Take responsibility for using the appropriate channels to ensure good communication is maintained within the Organisation at all times.
Key Benefits:
* Flexible working arrangements
* Training and development opportunities
* 30 days annual leave, increasing through length of service
* Blue Light Card