Practice Development Nurse - Paediatric Accident & Emergency

Clinical Leadership & Care of Patients: Lead allocated number of staff ensuring the promotion and maintenance of a high quality and safe standard of care The maintenance of an acceptable environment for patients, staff and visitors reporting and taking appropriate action Responsible for attending essential training/update sessions to retain clinical skills. Reporting to the Matronany untoward incidents occurring in the department Ability to complete relevant paperwork regarding untoward incident Ensure that all forms of communication are used effectively in the interests of patient care Care and control of medication and controlled drugs, ensure Trust systems used are for safe administration, the ordering and maintenance of stock Ensure works within Trust/Unit policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety To undertake advanced practical skills, such as ECG recording, wound management/application of the plaster casts, suturing, intravenous drug administration,
cannulation and phlebotomy following successful completion of recognized training acceptable to meet the Trust policies and procedures and local standards. Effective communication care information and manage queries to patients, their relatives/carers and the multidisciplinary team members Attend team meetings on a regular basis and feedback to other team members. Assess care needs, the development and implementation of programmes of care and participation in the evaluation of these with junior staff Demonstrate the knowledge and expertise to take appropriate action in emergency situations Monitor and maintain the highest standards of hand hygiene and environmental cleaning practices Implement and monitor the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection with supervision Manage own team of nurses, HCSW and flow coordinator