Paediatric Staff Nurse
Hays Healthcare currently requires an experienced Paediatric nurse to work within the Leeds area on either a part time or full time area; we offer flexible hours to suit your availability.
A successful candidate will need to be able to communicate appropriately with children and their parents or guardians as this is a key part of the job, as is working in partnership with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Typical work activities vary according to the role, but they may include:
• assessing, observing and reporting on the condition of patients;
• preparing patients for operations and procedures;
• recording pulse, temperature and respiration and keeping accurate records of these observations;
• setting up drips and blood transfusions;
• maintaining and checking intravenous infusions;
• administering drugs and injections;
• assisting with tests and evaluations;
• responding quickly to emergencies;
• explaining treatment and procedures to enable parents/guardians to consent to treatment;
• supporting, advising and educating patients and close relatives;
• observing strict hygiene and safety rules and ensuring that visitors also observe any rules on the ward or unit;
For more information, and to get yourself booked into a interview at one of our Hays offices, please call Alex French on 0113 2003705 you will also need to send your CV to alex.french@hays.com
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