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

If this this sounds like it might be the role for you then please apply today or alternatively call Nurse Seekers on (phone number removed) and ask for Nathan who will be happy to answer any questions.