Bank PACU/Recovery Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
Bank Paediatric Recovery Nurse | Bristol - Bank/Zero Hrs contract | Free Parking
DEPT: PACU - Bristol, Spire
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paeds Nurse to join our PACU at Spire Bristol Hospital.
Job Purpose
To provide exemplary planned care for children, young people and their families that come through recovery.
Assist in the management and organisation of the CYP lis
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assess children and young peoples health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload
- Assist in the delivery of care to meet the child and familys health and wellbeing needs
- Assist CYP list on the wards.
- Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others
- Promotes best practice in health and safety and security
- Assist in maintaining and developing services
- Contribute to quality improvement
- Promote and be advocate for children and young peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI
About us
Spire Bristol Hospital is the largest private hospital in the South West, offering fast access to a broad range of treatments and services including complex surgery and a Children and Young People's Service. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means we're committed to looking after you and your health.
Job responsibilities
Requirement:
- RSCN trained
- Paediatric recovery experience > 2 years.
- Confident and competent with ALL children ages between 3- 17.
- Willing to work autonomously and independently with young children, in PACU department, as primary nurse.
- Willing to educate on the job training to PACU nurses
- Proficient in airway management of CYP (Children and young persons) in unconscious child.
- Child Protection level 3 training
- Paediatric Resus Training
- Recent clinical experience in an acute healthcare environment
- Competence across a range of nursing skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge
- Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
- Able to use a computer and MS Office
- Nursing and Midwifery Council registration and regulation
- Willing to participate in flexible working pattern
- Empathy for vulnerable and sick children and their families
Benefits
Bank colleagues are paid weekly
- We offer competitive rates to our permanent colleagues.
- Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
- Access to Spire Healthcare pension
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
- Smart spending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via Spire for You
- Wellbeing Centre access via Spire for You
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Full induction, including mandatory training updates
- Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spires specialist Resourcing Team
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see above
Experience
Essential
- Please see above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address
BS6 6UT
Bristol
BS6 6UT
