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Also known as a paediatric nurse, you will work with children of all ages who are experiencing difficulties from a variety of conditions. You will be integral in assessing the nursing needs of each child, observing their medical, social, cultural and familial circumstances.

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FAQs

FAQs

What does a Pediatric Nurse do?

Children's nurses have a broad variety of responsibilities, including:

Assess, review and report on the condition of individuals
Prepare patients for operations
Record general medical care (e.g. pulse, temperature and respiration values)
Ensure that medical records are updated
Set up drips and blood transfusions
Administer drugs
Respond to emergencies
Explain treatment and procedures to parents, guardians and/or carers to get consent for treatment
Support patients and close relatives
Observe strict hygiene and safety rules and ensure that visitors are complying with them

Skills & interests required for a Pediatric Nurse

Key skills for a children's nurse include both technical knowledge of medical care and treatment, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, including empathy and sensitivity when dealing with child patients and their families. You will also need to be emotionally resilient as you will be confronted with upsetting emotional scenarios on a frequent basis. You will need to be accurate and able to follow the direction of more senior nurses and clinicians.

What hours does a Pediatric Nurse typically do?

Your standard working hours in the NHS will be 37.5 hours a week, with the potential to work some overtime.

What environment is a Pediatric Nurse based in?

Most work will take place in a hospital or in home or community settings.

How much does a Pediatric Nurse travel?

You may have to escort children between hospitals. As for travelling overseas, it is unlikely; however, there may be opportunities to do so for conferences.

How much does a Pediatric Nurse get paid?

Salaries for newly qualified nurses start in the NHS Band 5 pay structure, making your starting salary £21,692. As you progress through your career, your salary may rise to Band 6 or 7, which ranges from £26,041 to £40,964.

One of the highest paid positions in nursing is a nurse consultant, which can be achieved with additional qualifications and experience. The Band 8a salary for a nurse consultant ranges from £39,632 to £47,559.

What qualifications does a Pediatric Nurse need?

You are required to have a degree or degree apprenticeship that is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You may be able to get accreditation of prior experiential learning if you have a degree in another health or medical-related subject.