The Paediatric Staff Nurse will:
Professional Responsibilities
* Practice Nursing according to the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics as laid down by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and Professional Clinical Guidelines.
* Adhere to national, regional and local Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation.
* Work within their scope of practice and take measures to develop and maintain the competence necessary for professional practice.
* Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and be accountable for their practice.
* Be aware of ethical policies and procedures which pertain to their area of practice.
* Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient.
* Follow appropriate lines of authority within the Nurse Management structure.
Clinical Practice
* Fulfil their statutory obligations within the legislation and HSE policies as appropriate to the role
* Ensure the provision of excellent, evidence based nursing for the children and their families
* Manage a caseload as required.
* Promote the health, welfare and social wellbeing of all children.
* Actively participate as a multi-disciplinary / inter-disciplinary team member in all aspects of service delivery including case conferences, clinical meetings, and team meetings.
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual person centred care programmes within an agreed framework and in accordance with policies procedures and guidelines and established best practice.
* Develop and promote good interpersonal relationships with children and families in the promotion of child centred care
* Endeavour to ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity and spiritual needs of the patient are respected
* Promote and recognise the child's social and cultural dimensions of care
* Collaborate and work closely with the child and their family as indicated to facilitate discharge planning, continuity of care and specific care requirements
* Act as an advocate for the child and family ensuring the provision of appropriate education, information and support services.
* Report and consult with senior nursing management on clinical issues as appropriate
* Maintain appropriate and accurate written nursing records and reports regarding patient care in accordance with local / national / professional and confidentiality guidelines
* Participate in innovation and change management in the approach to patient care delivery particularly in relation to new research findings, evidence based practice and advances in treatments
* Participate in clinical audit and review
* Promote a positive health concept with patients and colleagues and contribute to health promotion and disease prevention initiatives as outlined by the Health Service Executive
* Delegate and supervise the work of other grades of nursing and nursing support staff within the remit of their role, as appropriate
* Refer patients to other services as required
* Initiate and undertake approved clinical nursing research
Participate in the national code for discharge planning