Paediatric A&E Nurse

Paediatric A&E Nurse

Job Type: Temporary

Salary: Depends on Experience

Stevenage SG1 4AB

Our client is a large NHS Healthcare Provider around Hertfordshire providing acute, diagnostic, and specialist services across four main hospital sites and the wider community. Our services include emergency care, maternity, renal, urology, plastic surgery, cancer treatment, and children’s community care.

They serve a population of around 600,000 people and work in partnership with leading universities to train doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Position Overview: - We are seeking skilled and compassionate Paediatric A&E Nurses to join a busy and dynamic emergency department. In this role, you will provide urgent and critical care to infants, children, and young people presenting with a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, triage, and deliver evidence-based interventions, ensuring every patient receives safe, timely, and effective care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Rapid assessment and triage of paediatric patients in line with national emergency care standards.
• Delivering high-quality nursing interventions, including medication administration, wound care, resuscitation, and monitoring.
• Supporting children and their families through often stressful and emotionally challenging situations.
• Liaising closely with doctors, play specialists, and allied health professionals to deliver holistic care.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and adhering to safeguarding protocols.

What We’re Looking For:

•  Registered Children’s Nurse (RNC) with active NMC registration.
•  Proven experience in paediatric emergency, acute, or high-dependency settings.
•  Strong skills in paediatric assessment, triage, and resuscitation.
•  Up-to-date Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) or Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to support children, young people, and their families in high-pressure situations.
• Sound clinical judgement and the ability to remain calm and effective in emergencies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a busy teaching hospital’s emergency department.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment where your skills are valued.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse range of paediatric cases, enhancing your clinical expertise.
• Quick and efficient registration process with dedicated consultant support.
• Access to future shifts and long-term booking options to provide continuity of work.

If you have a passion for providing support to vulnerable individuals and meet the essential skills and qualities listed, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV via the apply button.