We supply paediatric Band6 specialist nurses to both hospitals, community and home settings
Paediatric nurses provide specialist health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18. They work alongside paediatricians to test and monitor children with these disorders, and educate patients and parents on treatments and prevention methods, which may include lifestyle changes
The word “paediatrics” means “healer of children”; they are derived from two Greek words: (pais = child) and (iatros = doctor or healer).
Qualities required:
Ability to support both parents and carers showing empathy, sensitivity and having excellent communication skills
Assessing and observing conditions of patients
Providing reports to doctors and other medical staff
Preparing patients for operations and procedures
Recording observations such as pulse, temperature and respiration rates
