The Paediatric Staff Nurse will:Professional ResponsibilitiesPractice 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 PracticeFulfil their statutory obligations within the legislation and HSE policies as appropriate to the roleEnsure the provision of excellent, evidence based nursing for the children and their familiesManage 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 careEndeavour to ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity and spiritual needs of the patient are respectedPromote and recognise the child's social and cultural dimensions of careCollaborate and work closely with the child and their family as indicated to facilitate discharge planning, continuity of care and specific care requirementsAct 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 appropriateMaintain appropriate and accurate written nursing records and reports regarding patient care in accordance with local / national / professional and confidentiality guidelinesParticipate 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 treatmentsParticipate in clinical audit and reviewPromote a positive health concept with patients and colleagues and contribute to health promotion and disease prevention initiatives as outlined by the Health Service ExecutiveDelegate and supervise the work of other grades of nursing and nursing support staff within the remit of their role, as appropriateRefer patients to other services as requiredInitiate and undertake approved clinical nursing researchParticipate in the national code for discharge planning