Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates the delivery of patient-centred care within established institutions&apos policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of professional nursing practice in the Pediatrics Clinic. Coordinates the care needed for a patient with different disciplines. Ensures this is done through the management of human, financial and other resources; professional development of oneself and subordinates; involvement in strategic planning and fostering interdisciplinary and collaborative relationships. Enforces Joint Commission International (JCI) requirements, including but not limited to International Patient Safety Goals, and national and international standards.
Responsibilities
Assists nursing staff in the development of clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills through case consultation, clinical demonstration, case review, bedside rounds, etc.
Acts as a role model in the application of standards and philosophy of nursing practice
Ensures that nursing practice includes physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions utilizing the nursing process with consideration to the developmental and maturational needs of patient
Assumes responsibility for infection control, safety, and comfort of patients
Provides input in formulating patient care policies and procedures
Oversees collaboration with multidisciplinary health care team and coordination of medical and nursing management of patient care
Evaluates all nursing activities related to patient care
Evaluates the integration of the nursing process: identification of patient problem(s), implementation of plan of care and evaluation of patient progress toward desired outcomes(s)
Provides direction and guidance in the delivery of patient care, incorporating outcomes and research evidence to guide practice
Promotes, oversees, and monitors unit patient /family education processes
Monitors compliance for accurate reporting and documentation of all patient care
Follows-up with subordinates to make sure they implement them in their daily activities
Demonstrates responsibility for meeting Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) mandatory education (e.g., fire, safety, infection control and others
Participates in collecting and/or reviewing data to enhance services within the department and makes recommendations to modify the unit&aposs clinical practice based on Quality Improvement (QI) findings
Ensures appropriate staffing
Encourages and assists staff to deal appropriately with conflicts
Performs evaluations of nursing staff
Coordinates competencybased validation of nursing staff for unit-specific procedures
Collaborates with other departments (Human Resources and Clinical Educators etc.) towards the development and coaching of subordinates to accomplish unit goals and objective
Qualifications:
Minimum of seven (7) years of nursing experience in Pediatric Nursing
Minimum of three (3) years of Managerial Experience in Pediatric Nursing
Knowledge of Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA)