Paediatric nurses work with children of all ages suffering from many different conditions. They play a key role in assessing children's nursing needs, taking into account their medical, social, cultural and family circumstances. Paediatric nurses then plan and deliver care in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, homes and in the community, as well as during transfers between these settings.
Paediatric nurses care for and support children and young people and work alongside their families in conjunction with other healthcare professionals.