Community Nursery Nurse.

Community Nursery Nurse.

by: jacqui29 - 12-04-07 15:23

Any Community Nursery Nurses out there?I have recently started working for the NHS,if i could share information that would be great.Thankyou in advance.

by: hatthar

Hi Jacqui

There are lots of community nursery nurses and community play specialists on this discussion group. There are also lots of other nhs staff who provide play opportunities using the site, hope to see you there.

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Hospitalplayspecialists/

Harriet

Community Nursery Nurse. - 30-04-07 13:38

by: sallyanne p

hi i am new to this site and was woundering what a community nurses job role is

Community Nursery Nurse. - 01-05-07 07:18

by: jacqui29

Hi there,the role is to work along side the Health Visiting Team,running clinics,health promotion etc,home visits for development checks,working with parents on issues around play,behaviour diet,toilet training,i book my own appointments and run my own diary. I have been in role for a month now and really enjoying it,very different to working in a day nursery.

Community Nursery Nurse. - 14-05-07 19:00

by: Trudie1971

Hi

I too have recently become a community nursery nurse, I have just finished my induction period and I'm visiting on my own now, how are you finding it?

Community Nursery Nurse. - 16-05-07 20:44

by: hatthar

Hi Everyone

Community Nursery Nurses also with community nurseing teams providing support to children and parents in their own homes.

I know many community nursery nurses have gone to to their hospital play specialist training, as these skills are really very useful in the type of job, and their roles have developed into community play specialist / nursery nurse.

Haveany of you thought about area of training?

hatthar

Community Nursery Nurse. - 20-05-07 17:44

by: jacqui29

Hi there,good luck in your new role.Where are you working?I am really enjoying my job though it's very different to working in a day nursery.

Community Nursery Nurse. - 25-05-07 17:01

by: nicolarowe

Hi there,

was wondering if anyone can tell me how you got the job of community nursery nurse/ where these jobs are advertised?

I am a play assistant at a primary school and have an NVQ2

Community Nursery Nurse. - 25-05-07 18:19

by: hatthar

Hi

I would expect you would need a minimum of a level 3 child related qualification to work as a community nursery nurse, as much of the work would be unsupervised as you are alone with famlies in their own homes.

All NHS posts are advertised on the NHS Jobs website www.jobs.nhs.uk

RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 30-04-08 20:00

by: Bex

ok so dont know if you or anyone out there can help me! im a nursery nurse team leader at present ina big nursery im NVQ 4 qualified and i really really really want to become a community nursery nurse but cant seem to get any info out of anybody. I have never seen job requests for this job so how did you all get your jobs doing this fab job? im at a dead end, someone please help!!!

RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 01-05-08 07:08

by: Sugar & Spice

Hi have you tried the NHS careers website?

 You can search by area or job title,i think it does depend where you live but the "inside information" is they are looking to put lots of Community Nursery Nurses in post within the PCT'S.

I hope this is useful,get back to me if you want more info.

RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 06-05-08 12:57

by: francesca

Hi, I have an interview for a cnn role next week and was wondering if you could give me any tips. I have worked as a nursery nurse in a school in liverpool for 7yrs, and then as a learning support officer in a school for 3yrs. So this role will be quite different for me. I would be really grateful if you could help me out my e mail is francescavalerio@hotmail.co.uk

Speak soon, thanx

RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 05-06-08 22:01

by: saz

I currently work as an admin asst in the nhs and want a change in my career. I want to be a community nursery nurse how do i go about getting a qualification

RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 11-06-08 21:03

by: jakebabe

hi,

ive just found out today that i have an interview for community nursery nurse. i just wondered if you had any tips to help me out with the process.Any information would be greatly appreciated.joanne.woodruff@googlemail.com

RE: RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 17-06-08 14:53

by: sam26

hi

well done for getting an interview.

i've just been offered a community nursery nurse job, which i took.

the only advise that i can give is be patient as it took 1 month for me to be offered the job.

good luck

RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 27-08-08 22:16

by: Minxy

hi!!!

 

can someone tell me what kind of toys and activities to you take with you as a community nursery nurse into families homes?

RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 01-06-08 21:04

by: babe29

Hi, i have an interview next week for a cnn, having been in same job for 6yrs now am a little nervous, can anyone tell me what questions may be asked or if there is anything i need to know.

I am really really keen on job so any info would be greatly recieved.

Thanks

Emma

RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 08-08-08 13:19

by: coops

Hi there, I have an interview for a cnn next week, been in educaation nurseries for the last 14 years can anyone give me tips on what they ask etc

to get this position would be great

Thanks Gail

RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 20-08-08 03:08

by: ju

Hi i have been a community nursery nurse for 4 years now.I love my job and find that when people get this job they tend not to leave.I started the job on 8 hrs a week which has now been increased to 23.Lots of luck to everyone who has interviews.

by: Terri24

I have recently been offered a community nursery nurse post in the NHS.  I haven't started yet does anyone know how long the inducton will be? and what i i can expect from my new role?. i am vey excited and nervous at the same time!

RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 12-02-08 19:03

by: Sugar & Spice

Terri24 I am in post as a Community Nursery Nurse and have been for nearly 12 months.If ican help you in any way i would be glad to help,just give me your e-mail address.

RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 17-04-08 19:14

by: cats

 I have an interview for a community nursery nurse post this month I have researched this role but I was wondering if you could tell me anything about the interview questions which I may be asked I would be very greatful thanks 

my email is

 

nics12@aol.com

 

thanks again. 

RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 02-06-08 19:37

by: loulou

Hi I have an interview this thursday for CNN, could you give me any useful tips for the interview.  My email is louisehobbs@hotmail.com

RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 14-08-08 20:10

by: nat

hi im interested in becoming a CNN. im a teaching assistant at the moment and have been a nursery nurse since 2002. is it just a matter of looking on the nhs website for a job?

RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 16-07-08 16:44

by: nicola williams

hi im a community nursery nurse i have been doing it for 7 months now and what a fab job it is. how are you getting on? where are you based?

im new to this ite so if i dont reply please email me on dendleeilliams@yahoo.co.uk

by: risingfox

Is a community nurse the equivalent to a health visitor? Do you do the various health checks?

by: lucy

I would love to work as community nursery nurse. I know where to apply. Does anyone have any interview tips that I could use?

by: EL17

I have been working as a CNN for 3 years. I love my role, each CNN will work differently depending on the needs in the area. I complete 2 year developmental reviews, i run a baby play group, weaning visits the list is endless. I work within a great Health Visiting team who are pro nursery nurse.

RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 24-02-08 15:31

by: donnyallen

Hi Emma,

I was just wonderong if you could help me. I am looking to get into community nursing but am unsure where to start,

Would be grateful if you could help!

Kind regards

by: donnyallen

Hi there,

I am currently a room leader at a Nursery but want to get into community nursing. Was wondering if any one can help me with places to look. Have looked at NHS website but no jobs yet!

thanks

by: pepsi

Hi I am in post as a CNN with school Nurses I am interested to find out if there are any other CNNs with school nurses?

by: donnyallen

Hi Emma,

I was just wonderong if you could help me. I am looking to get into community nursing but am unsure where to start,

Would be grateful if you could help!

Kind regards

by: Sugar & Spice

I am A Community Nursery Nurse and am willing to help anybody who wants to know more about the role,If you post your e-mail address on here i will get back to you.

RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 02-03-08 10:33

by: Wendy George

Please help I have a interview this friday for a CNN which Iam really keen to get.What will I need to know for the interview. Thanks Glenny

RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 02-03-08 10:33

by: Wendy George

Please help I have a interview this friday for a CNN which Iam really keen to get.What will I need to know for the interview. Thanks Glenny

RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 02-03-08 13:59

by: Sugar & Spice

Hi Glenny,If you post on here you e-mail address or messenger address i will help you.Speak soon.

RE: RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 04-03-08 19:01

by: Wendy George

glennwendy@hotmail.co.uk

 

look forward to hearing from you thanks

 

RE: RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 10-03-08 22:31

by: shazzy

hi S7uga4r and s0p8ic3e,

I have an interview for a community nursery nurse and was woundering if you have any interview tips. I am currently working in a primary school school providing wrap around care along side a children's centre any tips would be great.

 

Shazzy

RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 11-03-08 07:31

by: Sugar & Spice

Hi Shazzy. If you give me your e-mail address/MSN address i'm happy to speak to you there.Speak soon.

RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 11-03-08 20:42

by: shazzy

hey, my email is,

sex_and_the_city_69@h9otmail.com

Thanks again

Sharon

Help!! - 12-03-08 00:49

by: kaly

Hello   i am  a student and i would like to aply for a job as a nursery assistan in the NHS   could you giveme some tips for the interview 

i will be very  gratefull !!

RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 13-03-08 19:40

by: shazzy

hey sugar and spice

My email is sex_and_the_city_69@hotmail.com. My computer is playing up.

Many thanks

Sharon

RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 02-06-08 19:41

by: loulou

Hi I have an interview for CNN this thursday, if you could give me any tips for the interview as in what questions may be asked etc. My email address is louisehobbs@hotmail.com Thanks

by: debbie

Can anyone help. I have an interview for a nhs community nursery nurse next week, has anyone got any interview tips i would be greatful for any information tks debbie

RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 02-03-08 19:53

by: Sugar & Spice

Hi, I have been in post now as a Community Nursery Nurse for almost 12 months and enjoy every minute of it. I have worked within Childcare for over 16 years but this is by far the best job, although it is very different to anything I have ever done.

 

I work within a Health Visiting Team and our caseload is very diverse which means we need to use Interpreters to carry out most of our work, which takes some getting used to. In our Community the parents do not place any importance on play so in the homes that I visit I very rarely see any toys.

 With this in mind I set up a Parent and Child Drop In Session where I provide stimulating educational activities for the children and encourage the parents to become involved, which is a huge task but it is working slowly and we now get those who attend weekly. When I came into post there was no money put aside to buy equipment so I had to put plans forward to purchase some, I was successful and gained a £1,000 budget not without blood, sweat and tears though. The group has been running now since summer and we get regular attendance.

Another part of my role and a big part is doing 2 Year assessments, these I do as home visits where I complete Speech, Language and Health Promotion Questionnaires and complete a development assessment and refer where necessary. From these visits I then create my own workload by doing follow up visits where required covering behaviour, toilet training, dietary advice and family support.

We run two baby clinics a week where I do the Health Promotion boards, this include sourcing relevant material, displaying and promoting it.

 

I get to go on lots of courses that help me in my role and I am currently applying to a local University to do a Foundation Degree in Sept, which the team and my line Manager are supporting me in.

As I have been the only Community Nursery Nurse within the tPCT I have made the role my own, we have two new Nursery Nurses starting shortly and I have been asked to mentor and supervise them.

 

If you need to know anything else I will only be too pleased to help.

RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 16-07-08 16:49

by: nicola williams

hi what a fab job you are doing with in your community.

i was just wondering what degree your going to be doing? and how do you go about getting funding?

im a community nursery nurse in devon and i love my job even though i have only been doing it for 7 months. im only part time but would love to be full time as i can see a need for more things to be put in to practise.

my email is dendlewilliams@yahoo.co.uk

nicola

RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 26-08-08 19:54

by: cnn

hi you sound really good at your job and i hope to gain the skills and confidence to be a good community nursery nurse as you are.

I have a job interview in 2 weeks for cnn and ia m really excited but at same time very nervous so i am tryin to research prepare as much as possible id be so grateful of any tips and examples of questions that maybe asked at the interview? thankyou my email is zoleechy@hotmail.co.uk

 

RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 05-03-08 18:51

by: Wendy George

Hi Debbie Where have you got your interview I  have a interview on the 7th March in Bromley I am also looking for tips.Wendy

RE: RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 06-03-08 21:56

by: debbie

Hi wendy good luck with your interview on friday, any tips would be great tks debbie

by: donnyallen

Hi sugar and spice,

I could do with some help and advice if you dont mind helping me.

My email addy is donna_allen2003uk@hotmail.com

by: debbie

Hi sugar and spice,

I would like some help and advise as i have an interview on friday within the nhs.

my email is det321@hotmail.com, tks in anticipation debbie

RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 04-04-08 16:23

by: lou

hi how did interview go? what questions did they ask?

by: Wendy George

Debbie where is your interview on friday

by: sweetsandy

Hi sugar and spice, I have an interview for a community nursery nurse next thursday, I would be very greatful for any tips and advice about the interview.  My email add is sandygehdu@yahoo.co.uk

Thank you

by: lou

hi can anyone help me got interview for community nursery nurse on monday morning? any help appreciated

by: shazza

Hi All,

I have worked as a CNN for a few years now and although I love my job working with a team of HVs is never gonna b easy !!! First of all, they r a dying breed so most have been in the job for many years and seen their role change maybe for the worse, they carry huge caseloads which consisit of mostly vulnerable families and work under pressure the whole time. However as for working with CNNs I feel that maybe the skills we have could b seen as a threat !! We meet many of the requirements to meet the needs of families and the job role . As Nursery nurses we play valuable part in the team to provide a positve service to these families and it can b very rewarding role. I would describe my job as taking all of the best parts from a hvs role so I guess thats why they might find a cnn a pain!!! I have 90% client contact so if you love working with children under 5 and adults doing a whole range of activities eg baby massage, breastfeeding support, all elements of health promotion this could be the job for u and im certain in a few years our role as cnns will be more established . If anyone needs some more info before ur interview i wld b happy to help

RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 16-07-08 16:52

by: nicola williams

i know how you feel shazza. im in the same situation in the area i work in please email me dendlewilliams@yahoo.co.uk on how you have developed your role?

nicola

by: lou

hi shazza what interviews questions do you think they will ask?

what toys activities do you take?

 how do you work with children and families who have little english and special needs?

thanks in anticipation

RE: RE: Community Nursery Nurse. - 06-04-08 14:50

by: shazza

My interview was a few yrs ago so things might of changed, also I think every PCT will be slightly different with regards to their expectations of the role. But my interview was pretty chilled out , they asked me the usual type of questions ie equal opps, past experience and alot on communication. To be honest communication is the key to this job as you will always refer to your HV regarding clients and to be honest you always need to protect yourself !!! after all a CNN will be getting paid half of a HVs salary !!! I would also  recommend you join a union as they will cover any legal stuff. Most of the clients I work with have English needs but the NHS will provide interpreters and r good at providing groups to meet the needs of these clients. I would say  it might be a good idea to study a little bit about the  community where u might be working? then u can demonstrate some awearness of the type of families you might work with. I hope thats helped and good luck x 

by: Fallen angel

Hello there i am currently studing Child counseling waiting to start my nvq course to be a nursery nurse in september, i was told it is better to get into the nhs if your gunna work in this feild. I was just wondering when you are fully qualified to a level 3 what are your options as to what you can work as example: Day care centre, CNN...

I also was wondering on what the average pay is for being a Nursery nurse?

Please contact me back on

fallinangel.linda@googlemail.com

Thank you. 

by: lou

hi can anyone help me unsure of boundries of community nursery nurse? when do you refer to the health visitor?

by: lou

hi thanks shazza

If a child fell of the table at the clinic what would you do? would you ask the health vistor or get the parents to seek medical attention.

with child protection what would you say i need to know and also what communication questions do you think they will ask?

How do you support parents when play is low?

by: Haze8

Hello,

I have only just found this very useful forum. I know its a bit late as I have an interview for a CNN position tomorrow, but could you give me any advice for the interview, types of questions etc. Many thanks in advance!

My email address is hazemp83@aol.com

Thanks

H 

by: hatthar

Hi All

 Just wondering if any community nursery nurses refer children to the play specialist at the local hospital, if required, or if you refer children to the community play specialist or work closely with the community play specialist??

 I know not all areas as yet have community play specialists, but does anyone work inconjunction with a play specialist?  I would love to know how the system works for different areas??

 Thanks  Harriet :-)

by: jules

Just wanted to say "Hi" this is my first post!! Iam hoping to return to work after being a full time mum & carer to my son who has been very poorly but all better now!! Going thro the process of filling in application forms & I have my first interview next week for a community nursery nurse!! Any advice would be appreciated, any advice on interview questions too ( I know a bit cheeky!!) but its my first interview for ages & it was a job I applied for that I honesty thought I wouldnt even get an interview for.....so very nervous!!! Please reply to karl@naylor71.wanadoo.co.uk. THANKS!!

by: penny

hello

I have a question, and i don`t know whee to ask.

I`m a quaified nursery teacher with a diploma, but I don`t know if it`s enough to get a job here in the Uk, cos i`m from Hungary. can anybody hlp me?

thanks.

by: vegas

Hi there hope you are all well. I found this web page after doing a search for community nursery nurses i have an interview on tuesday morning and have been looking up things on the internet that might help me. Can anyone help me be better prepared. At the moment i am working as an assistant manager in a nursery this is my first formal interview ever.

Thank you x

by: Di

Hi,

I have just found out I have an interview on next week for a CNN position.  I will have to do a competency test as well as the interview, I would be really grateful for any tips on the test and interview questions.

Thanks Diane

by: Bec

I have an interview on Thursday aswell!! sounds like it could be the same one,  i'm so nervous, what do you do at the moment??

by: hatthar

Hi All

 Just wondering if any community nursery nurses out there could help? 

I'm really interested to know how many community nursery nurses have a community play specialist working in their area or even as part of their team??

If so do refer any children to them or maybe work on joint cases together??

 I know there aren't that many community play specialists about but would love to hear if any nursery nurses work with them

 Thanks  Harriet :-)

by: k23

hi all, i have 2 got an interview for a cnn on the 8th of August. I went for a visit to the centre today and am still really intrested in this job. Just wondering if any 1 can help me to prepare for my interview. I have researched the job role and what it involves just unsure about what sort of questions they may ask me.My background is primarily in education/ schools and most recently i was woking as a nursery officer in a private day nursery.

I am trained as a nursery nurse but also hold a BA joint honours degree in care and education and childood studies. 

If any one would be able to help me, my email address is k250@hotmail.co.uk

much appreciated k x 

by: Bec

Hi, I had an interview on thursday, was very relaxed, but  I was so nervous, they asked a bit about myself,past experience

what strength/weaknesses I have

bit on equality/diversity

how i'd prepare parents on a toilet training session

personal safety (looking after myself)

can't really remember much more!

Good luck and try to relax, also look into health visitor role and current child health issues like obesity.

Bec x

by: hollybob

Hi, just found this site, am going for a community nursery nurse interview next week. Could anyone advise me on what the interview might be like? eg questions asked etc. And is anything else expected?

If anyone can advise/help please email me on: susansunter@gmail.com

 Mant thanks! :)

by: coops

Hi, I have also got an interview next week for a cnn, been in education nurseries for 14 years, any questions or tips you can help me out with would be appreciated, want this job but a bit nervous

If anyone can advise/help please email me on:

gailroy@btinternet.com

Thanks

by: Minxy

Hi everybody!!!

I have only just found this site and I am so glad that I have!!! I have an interview for community nursery nurse position in Sheffield on sept 24th. I currently work as a nursery nurse in a school nursery. I was wondering if anyone could give me and advise or tips to prepare me for the interview and where i could look to research the job role. You can email me at hayleyb0bs@yahoo.co.uk - thankyou so much.

look forward to hearing from you xxxxx