Senior Staff Nurse - PICU

We are seeking a Senior Staff Nurse for our Paediatric Intensive Care unit. As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing patient care needs, developing holistic care plans, and promoting family-centred care. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members and be accountable for nursing management in a designated area.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge nurse
• Coordinate patient care with the multidisciplinary team
• Manage allocated resources effectively and efficiently
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation
• Provide mentorship and support for student nurses
• Develop tailored care plans for patients in the designated clinical area

Requirements and Qualifications

• NMC Child Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN) with immediate paediatric life support
• Post-graduate experience in a PICU setting
• Understanding of Safeguarding issues
• Teaching and mentoring experience desirable
• Completion of a PICU Course equivalent to 60 credits
• Excellent clinical governance and experience with audits
• Experience in supervising and assessing students and shift leading is desirable

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Our company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.