Senior Staff Nurse (Children's Day Care)

Job overview

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, professional and motivated Band 6 nurse to join our team.

You will be responsible for the daily management of the ward/department, in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all children, by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision.
• To assist the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron in leading the nursing team and deputise in their absence.
• To monitor standards of nursing care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them.
• To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with children, families, the multi-disciplinary team, other departments within the trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.
• To respond to children’s and families’ concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.
• To act as a mentor, teaching and supervising junior staff including student nurses and health care support workers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Act as a clinical leader and role model for the nursing team, setting standards and expectations of quality of care and developing techniques to ensure a client orientated service.

Carry out planned care for a group of children without direct supervision.

Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care.

Supervise programmes of care given by junior staff and students.

Ensure the legibility and accuracy of documentation, in such a manner that enables the information to be effectively handed over to other staff.

Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to local and Trust policy.

Ensure registered nurses monitor children’s progress, work towards safe and timely discharge plans and ensure barriers to discharge are identified and acted on appropriately.

Deal with concerns raised by children and families in a proactive manner and take remedial action as necessary, as per Trust policy, informing the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Modern Matron.

To maintain accurate records and prepare accurate statements concerning accidents, clinical incidents and complaints, as required by the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Modern Matron.

Work with the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron to ensure adherence to all official recommendations, guidelines and regulations relating to child protection.

Identify and refer children in need/at risk as per Child Protection guidelines and procedures.

Maintain competency in advanced resuscitation skills by successful completion of a recognised course (PILS/APLS).