Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator Speciality C Ward 72&73

Summary

Provides support and education to staff and patients in the Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator areas.

Education/Qualifications Required:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.

Experience Post Post-Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of experience is required
• One (1) year of Nurse Coordinator experience is required

License:

• Current and in good Standing Nursing License/Registration (RN) to practice in country of residence

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides assessment, plan of care, and evaluation of specific patient population and provides follow up care as necessary.
• Demonstrates collaborative multi-disciplinary partnerships working towards the achievements of constant improvement in quality patient care.
• Acts as a consultant to the multidisciplinary team during the patients treatment.
• Contributes to the achievement of clinical quality outcome indicators and patient satisfaction.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and protocols related to clinical specialty in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team incorporating evidence based practice.
• Evaluates and modifies as required.
• Coordinates and documents patient care utilizing the nursing care plan, medical records, teaching material, and patient teaching records.
• Documents all relevant information correctly, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Assists in promoting and sharing knowledge via mentorship in line with relevant research and evidence based practice.
• Develops and coordinates written and verbal educational programs for nursing staff in conjunction with Nursing Development personnel.
• Coordinates and participates in routine patient care review meetings and case conferences as required.
• Maintains records and data collection in Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator area.
• Develops written statistical and graphical reports indicating development and advancement towards program goals and objectives.
• Liaises with internal and external organizations in the exchange of information, bench marking, and in the coordination of activities relating to best practice in Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator area.
• Contributes to decreasing the length of stay/waiting time as per unit specific data.
• Participates in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication.
• Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.
• Contributes to the retention of all staff to meet the Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator area specific turnover rate goal.
• Actively welcomes new staff/students to the Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator area and participates in retention activities.
• Reports equipment failures, safety and security issues, and/or reduction of supply inventory to head nurse or designee.
• Contributes to the achievement of cost efficiency savings in Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator area.
• Maintains an awareness of resource utilization, exercising care in the ordering, and use of equipment and materials.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Contributes to special projects/assignments linked to nursing strategic priorities and professional practice model.
• Develops and sustains own knowledge, skills and professional awareness and maintains a professional profile.
• Provides documented evidence of performance and maintenance of skills consistent with position.
• Participates in staff orientation aimed at developing competence and performance.
• Assists in maintaining a suitable learning environment and acts as a preceptor/mentor in the supervision and teaching of nursing students and new staff to develop their competence.
• Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.
• Participates in self and other’s education, training and development, as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned