Public Health Nurse - Wakefield District North Yorkshire
Job description
Are you passionate around making a difference to children, young people and families in your community? One of our school nurse’s working in a 0 - 19 team said, I have worked here for a number of years, and I take great pride in the high standard of care that we deliver to the children, young people and parents. This is testament to the hard work and development opportunities that are constantly on offer in Harrogate. We have an experienced, caring and professional team who are dedicated to supporting each other, whilst promoting an inclusive, tolerant and equitable culture. We are constantly striving to improve our services, and ourselves and I am proud of the support that all staff give to each other.
Wakefield 0-19 team warmly invite qualified Nurses to join our friendly team of public health and school nurses, this is an exciting time to be involved in our service with lots of integrated and innovative ways of working with colleagues across the district, supporting children young people and families across our communities and make a difference. We look forward to hearing from you, please feel free to call for an informal discussion to hear about our service.
Will work with parents and children to promote the physical, intellectual and social development of school children, particularly those who are disadvantaged.
Support the completion of comprehensive health needs assessment of clients, families and communities
To work in conjunction with the School Nurse to co-ordinate, plan, implement and evaluate a programme of care for the school age population and for children with specific conditions.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care by collecting all relevant information pertaining to the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the client and his/her family.
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Will work with parents and children to promote the physical, intellectual and social development of school children, particularly those who are disadvantaged.
Support the completion of comprehensive health needs assessment of clients, families and communities
To work in conjunction with the School Nurse to co-ordinate, plan, implement and evaluate a programme of care for the school age population and for children with specific conditions.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care by collecting all relevant information pertaining to the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the client and his/her family.
