SCBU Staff Nurse

Clinical To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing care (without direct supervision) to babies and their parents, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct To be competent to manage and implement the assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of a high standard of evidence based care to babies and their parent To deliver effective discharge planning of babies, liaising with other professionals and agencies as required Promote family integrated care and act as an advocate for babie Maximise opportunities for health promotion and health education for parent To provide nursing care to high dependency babies during both the acute phase and when stabilised To provide support to students and perform Mentor role or attend Mentor and Assessing Course in line with NMC standard Provide telephone advice for parents requesting information & support Personal To have excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with parents and families To organise own time
and workload efficiently, on own initiative and as part of a tea To be a role model to all staff and support all members of the ward tea To accept responsibility for the provision of effective prevention and control within the Trust in liaison with the Trusts Infection Control Team To act as a role model in applying good infection control practice and ensures compliance with all infection control policies Professional Co-ordinate and lead a team of nurses providing care during a clinical shift as require Deputise for Ward Manager and Neonatal Nurses in their absenc Participate in promotion and implementation of innovative practice within the ward environment To ensure attendance and compliance with all Mandatory Training as per trust policy Attend annual Personal Development Review (PDR) and complete a personal and professional development plan with agreed learning objectives Attend relevant internal and external training day Ensure Safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at
all time and attend training Child Protection Level 3 Strategic and Service Responsibility Promote effective working relationships with all department Provide advice regarding management of children in other areas throughout the trust i.e. Accident and Emergency department Participate in shared care of children with other paediatric centres and community nursing team Governance Evaluate current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on the war Promote quality of care delivery and participate in the audit process at ward and trust leve Participate in the investigation of any complaints received as require Carry out and evaluate personal research project Adhere to Trust and National Guidelines Health & Safety In accordance with the Health and Safety at work act comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedure To take all reasonable steps to prevent injury to yourself, fellow employees and others affected by your actions or omissions at
work Reporting any defects relating to departmental equipment and any hazardous or potentially hazardous areas of work To ensure accurate completion of clinical incident forms in accordance with Trust Policy.