Neonatal Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse Job Oxford area,England UK,Nursing

Responsibilities

To provide clinical leadership ensuring a high standard of evidence based individualised nursing and family integrated care for babies and their families in co-operation with colleagues and in accordance with Newborn Care Unit guidelines.
To provide education & support to families
To partake in the supervision & preceptorship/mentorship of pre/post registration students & junior staff
To adhere to the NMC Code
Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing safe, effective, evidence based care to babies and their families
Ensures that care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated on an individualised basis, taking into account the needs of the baby and their family
Provides appropriate developmental care to all babies
Acts as an advocate, upholding the best interests of the baby and their family
Organise and undertake safe transfer of babies within the hospital and between hospitals, adhering to unit policy
Administers medications safely according to Newborn Care Unit policy and NMC guidelines
Undertakes an annual medications assessment
Is able to assess and recognise emergencies with Newborn Care, interpreting information and taking appropriate action, seeking support when required
Works collaboratively with families involving them in their babies care and decision making
Ensures families receive appropriate education to be able to care for their baby
Undertakes discharge planning in a timely manner working with families
Work alongside medical staff to share information with families, including breaking sensitive or bad news
Takes appropriate action when an incident occurs and ensures that incidents are reported appropriately via the Ulysses system
Responds to complaints effectively, seeking support when required
Clearly documents plans of care and care given in line with NMC and Trust policies
Maintains effective communication with families and colleagues
Is able to communicate in demanding and challenging situations, seeking support when required
Maintains confidentiality at all times
Completes competencies related to the care of babies in a timely manner
Treats families and colleagues with compassion and respect
Practices in accordance with NMC guidelines and scope of practice, local, directorate and Trust policies
Keep up to date with current neonatal practice
Complete all required statutory training, including a yearly resuscitation update
Contributes to the orientation, development and training needs of students and new staff
Takes personal responsibility for their own learning and professional growth
Keeps up to date with local and national professional issues
Participates in clinical supervision and the appraisal process
Works collaboratively with other clinical areas to promote good working relationships and joined up thinking
Liaises with other clinical areas to provide effective hand over for babies transferred to other areas
Co-ordinate the care of babies and their families with other members of the health care team
Co-ordinates nursing activity on the unit to ensure smooth running of the unit, including being in charge of High Dependency and on occasion overall in charge of the unit
Acts as a clinical leader and role model for all members of the neonatal nursing team
Ensures a high standard of nursing care is maintained across the Newborn Care Unit
Encourage practice which develops partnership with parents and maximises their contribution to the care of their babies
Recognises and values the contribution of all members of the Newborn Care Unit team
Supports senior members of staff in the safe running of the unit
Contribute to and take a lead in implementing agreed changes within Newborn Care
Anticipates and contributes to the orientation, development and educational needs of…

Neonatal Deputy Sister​/Deputy Charge Nurse

Neonatal Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse