Children's Staff Nurse

• SERVICE MANAGEMENTo To assist, when necessary, with the definition of nursing standards and maintain the provision and effectiveness of those standards.
• To assist in the management of patient flow within the department to ensure that patients care is managed in a safe and timely manner.
• To assist the senior team/operational team in achieving the Emergency Access targets.
• The post-holder will ensure that are aware of all issues relating to Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Clinic Effectiveness and that they carry out their duties in accordance with these frameworks and standard.
• To assist, when necessary, with the initiation and evaluation of any projects or research appropriate to the services provided within the department.

• To promote all aspects of family centred care, maximise parental contribution and provide support during challenging situations.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate child/family centred care with consideration of individual ethnic, cultural, social, developmental and religious needs.
• To initiate and monitor the implementation of evidence-based practice in collaboration with other staff.

• To provide leadership, support and supervision to junior colleagues.
• To maintain effective communication and to ensure close liaison with multidisciplinary staff.
• To plan patient care according to resources available.
• To assist with the investigation of complaints and incidents in accordance with the Trusts complaint procedure.
• To ensure that all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate use. Report any defective equipment or provision of supplies to Sister/Charge Nurse or deputy.

Essential

• Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of current ED / Nursing Issues
• Knowledge of Scope of professional practice
• Understanding of holistic family centred care
• Ability to recognise own limitations
• Able to communicate concerns in a timely manner
• Knowledge of child protection issues

Essential

• Planning skills
• Prioritising skills
• Punctual, good attendance record
• Ability to synthesise complex information
• Ability to maintain concentration under stressful conditions.
• Ability to recognise, report and diffuse conflict situations.
• Ability to work within a high turnover, pressurised environment on a daily basis.
• Professional approach
• Good documentation and record keeping
• Up to date clinical skills
• Ability to calculate drug dosage

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good communication skills with children and families
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or group discussion
• Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team on regular basis
• Able to deal with the emotional consequences of illness/trauma (difficult and upsetting situations, in particular)
• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.