Band 5 - Neonatal NICU Nurse - Scunthorpe

Job Title: Neonatal NICU Nurse Banding: 5 Location: Scunthorpe Rate: £26.60 - £30.27 per hour

Pulse Nursing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Neonatal NICU Nurse to join our dynamic and compassionate team for a prestigious NHS Trust based in Scunthorpe. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a safe and sterile environment for neonatal care, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available and properly sanitised.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, and closely monitor newborns' responses throughout the care process.
• Provide comprehensive pre-treatment and post-treatment care to neonates, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care.
• Educate parents and families about neonatal care plans, potential complications, and strategies for home care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations and protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates paid weekly.
• Access to a dedicated consultant for support and advice.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• £500 Refer a Friend Bonus: Refer other healthcare professionals and earn a £500 bonus when they work with Pulse Nursing.
• Flexibility: Full-time, part-time, and flexible shifts available to fit your lifestyle and commitments

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC pin.

• Experience in providing nursing care within a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting.

• Strong knowledge of neonatal care protocols, patient care, and safety precautions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with newborns' families and healthcare professionals.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Proficiency in maintaining accurate and detailed patient records.

• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced NICU environment.

• Note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.