NICU Registered Nurse: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. To work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department / ward environment.

To carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and / or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

Main duties of the job

Professional Responsibilities

Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.

To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards.

Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient’s condition and safety.

Adhere to all Trust Policies to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.

Ability to administer oral drugs safely and independently and that they are administered in line with the NMC and Trust Policy guidelines.

Be aware of the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection in relation to patient care and the clinical environment.

Be able to communicate basic care information and answer queries to patients, their relatives/carers and the multidisciplinary team members.

To undertake intravenous drug therapy administration following a training programme which will assess the competencies and practical levels required to achieve safe working within the Trust policies and procedures.

Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, being aware of the systems used for safe administration and the ordering and maintenance of stock.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level qualification
• RSCN/RNA
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Post graduate courses/studies

Experience

Essential

• Critical care/acute area experience within the hospital setting
• Ability and possess an interest in teaching junior members of staff
• Knowledge of high quality care and safe environment for babies and families, including parent craft and teaching

Desirable

• Able to develop and train for Transfers and Retrieval

Skills

Essential

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Able to work under pressure to meet demands of heavy workload including organising and prioritising care delivery
• Ability to do mathematical calculations for fluid requirement and drug administration

Desirable

• IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of the Children’s Act and safeguarding
• Demonstrates understanding of patient confidentiality principles
• Active participation in continuing educational and professional development, including all mandatory training
• Awareness of Unit’s current education and development and own development, life-long learning and CPD

Desirable

• Demonstrate awareness research and evidence based practice

Closing Date: 8 November 2026