2236 — Registered children's nurses

What this occupation covers

Registered children's nurses nurses provide general or acute nursing care for children and young people with chronic or acute conditions and assist medical doctors with their tasks.

Typical duties

assists medical doctors and works with other healthcare professionals to deal with emergencies and pre-planned treatment of patients

manages own case load

monitors children's progress, including the interpretation of the behaviour of young children too young to communicate

administers drugs and medicines, applies surgical dressings and gives other forms of treatment

works with parents to explain procedures and health conditions and to help them care for children when they return home

advises on nursing care, disease prevention, and nutrition

plans, manages, provides and evaluates nursing care services for patients, supervises the implementation of nursing care plans

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants will need a degree or equivalent qualification in children's nursing and to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. A DBS check is also required.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

Commonly assessed for DBS eligibility. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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