About the Paediatric Nurse role in Newcastle upon Tyne
This Paediatric Nurse position in Newcastle upon Tyne offers meaningful paediatric nursing work with flexibility built in.
You’ll care for children and young people across a range of healthcare and supported settings, delivering safe, compassionate, and individualised care.
The role blends clinical expertise with family support, communication, and age‑appropriate engagement.
Choose shifts that work for you, supported by efficient onboarding that could have you starting in as little as 48 hours (subject to compliance).
What we offer
- Earn competitive pay from £26.45 to £37.02/hr
- Weekly pay run
- Choose shift patterns that work around your lifestyle
- Regular and reliable placements across Newcastle upon Tyne
- Enhanced pay on bank holidays
- Pension contributions included
- Bonuses for referring new carers
- Free scrubs and ID badge
- Training options provided at no cost
- 24/7 access to supportive, experienced managers
- A workplace environment that prioritises respect and wellbeing
What you’ll do
- Deliver high‑quality, child‑centred nursing care within paediatric healthcare settings
- Assess, monitor, and document clinical observations accurately
- Administer medication safely in line with prescriptions and protocols
- Provide age‑appropriate clinical care and emotional reassurance
- Support children with personal care when required
- Escalate changes in condition promptly to the clinical team
- Work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary professionals
- Maintain safe, clean, and compliant care environments
- Complete clear, timely clinical records
- Suitable for Paediatric Nurse roles in Newcastle upon Tyne
What you’ll bring
- Sound understanding of paediatric nursing best practice
- Ventilator-trained
- Tracheostomy care trained
- Proficient in suctioning techniques
- Experienced in cough assist therapy
- Trained in PEG feeding management
- Clinical assessment, monitoring, and evaluation skills
- Safe administration of medications and prescribed treatments
- Clear escalation of clinical or safeguarding concerns
- Age‑appropriate communication with children
- Collaborative working with families and care teams
- Accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Commitment to safe, high‑quality care
Apply today
To apply for this and other Paediatric Nurse jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne please simply complete the application form. Please ensure your attached your CV with your application.
Please note we do not sponsor visas.
What happens after I apply?
- Submit the form on this page to apply
- We’ll review and prompt you to set up your online candidate account
- Share your details and shift preferences
- Complete the registration/compliance process in your account
- Begin applying for shifts, sometimes within 48 hours (subject to compliance)
About Medicare People
Medicare People connects experienced paediatric nurses with flexible, rewarding roles across Newcastle upon Tyne and the UK.
Our approach combines compliance, care quality, and nurse‑led recruitment, ensuring placements that support both clinical excellence and personal wellbeing.
Operating as a Paediatric Nurse agency under the Conduct Regulations 2003, we deliver transparent and ethical recruitment services.
We support our nurses and clients every step of the way.