Pediatric nurse job description

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document, holistic, high quality and individualised family centred care which respects children, young people and their families personal dignity and beliefs.

Main reponsibilities

Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, children and young people, relatives and visitors

Act as a mentor to students and preceptor to newly qualified staff.

To participate and contribute to teaching and assessing of newly qualified staff and students, upholding the philosophy of evidence based practice.

To facilitate the development of all staff.

Assist in the management of the ward budget and ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained.

Pediatric nurse job description

To co-ordinate the ward / department for a span of duty in the absence of a more senior nurse and take responsibility for reporting to the Matron any adverse events or situations which may affect the ability of the team to provide safe and effective care to the patients.

Promote children`s rights, provide and promote health education and advise on the prevention of ill health.

Promote the continuing development of an appropriate environment within the clinical areas, which helps children, young people and their families to cope with hospitalisation.

Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures

100% compliance to all infection prevention policies.

Management of Patient Care

Decision making is based on a recognised framework and influenced by previous experience to similar situations.

Translates patient and family assessment into a plan of care, which takes into consideration the level of family / carer involvement.

Modifies approach to assess similar cases.

Plans/prioritises care throughout the span of a shift for the ward, taking into account experience of the team and the dependency of the patients.

Pediatric nurse job description

Anticipates next stages of care by liaising closely with members of the multidisciplinary team about the patient?s condition, investigation results and treatment.

Takes appropriate action to progress care including assessment of the level and appropriateness of staffing.

Assists junior nursing and medical staff to plan care delivery by giving appropriate support and education.

Evaluates and responds appropriately to changes in patient needs.

Amends care plans accordingly and ensures that plans are made using evidence based practice and sound and current research.

Records are documented accurately, legibly and timely and are maintained within accordance with the NMC Guidelines for record and record keeping and the Children`s Services Standards of Care for Record Keeping.

Facilitates the development of nursing and support staff within the ward through mentorship and personal development plans.

Pediatric nurse job description

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