Registered Nurse - NICU

ASAP

Temporary Full or Part Time

Swindon

Hourly rate - Negotiable

Flexzo is working with an NHS Trust in Swindon who are looking for a Registered Nurse to join their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care to babies and their families.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans, taking into account the needs of both the baby and their family.
• Deliver developmental care to all babies within the Newborn Care Unit.
• Undertake the safe transfer of babies within the hospital in line with unit policies.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with Newborn Care Unit policies and NMC guidelines, including completion of annual medication assessments.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to neonatal emergencies, escalating concerns and seeking support when required.
• Work in partnership with families, actively involving them in their baby’s care and decision-making.
• Provide families with appropriate education and support to enable them to care for their baby confidently.
• Undertake timely and effective discharge planning, working collaboratively with families.
• Take appropriate action following incidents and ensure accurate reporting via the Ulysses system.

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential

• Registered Children’s Nurse, Registered Adult Nurse, or Registered Midwife

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in Neonatal Nursing Practice
• Clinical Assessor and Supervisor training

Experience – Essential

• Experience delivering nursing care within a neonatal setting (pre- or post-registration)