Job Description

Nursery Nurse
-Adhering to the Policies & Procedures
-Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
-Working as part of a team.
-The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
-The planning and preparation of activities, to meet children's individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
-Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
-Keeping of children’s records and observations.
-Positive management of children's behaviour.
-Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the nursery rooms and equipment.
-Supervision and effective mentoring of Trainee Nursery Nurses and Students.
-Providing a good role model for Nursery Assistants and Students and helping new staff to fit into the nursery.
-Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
-Supervision of meals and mealtimes and, where appropriate, preparation of babies' bottles.
-Laundry duties.
-Attendance of staff meetings as arranged by the Nursery Manager.
-Participating in regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings.
-Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Team Leader, Deputy Nursery Manager and Nursery Manager.