Staff Nurse - SCBU

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated registered nurses who wishes to further develop their knowledge and skills in the speciality of neonatal care. The successful applicant will play a vital role in delivering high quality safe and efficient care to sick and preterm new born babies.

There will be the opportunity to complete a Foundations in Neonatal Care Course and then develop further through the Neonatal Intensive course and become a qualified Neonatal Nurse.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of nursing care for all babies within a family centred environment, in accordance with the ward philosophy.

To provide support for junior colleagues, students, Clinical Sisters and Ward Manager, adhering to national and trust guidelines.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to take charge of any nursing shift as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 Trust’s 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.