Unit Manager, Paediatric Ward (Violet)

Job Description

• Ensure high standard of care is delivered in a safe, effective, efficient and caring manner; and organizes, directs and coordinates with the other services in tile Facility.
• The organization chart provides a clear representation of the structure. 
• Vision and Mission Statements, Goals and Objectives suit the scope of the Nursing Services.
• Works closely with her nursing team consultants / doctors, collaborates with other services / personnel in overseeing patient care is being delivered for optimal client satisfaction. Follows consultants' ward round with the team leader and assists in procedures.
• Participates in the planning, development and evaluation of nursing facilities and services  .
• Updates  nursing  statistics,  performances, activities, improvements and achievements.
• Conducts nursing rounds on call patients in her unit to ensure patient focused holistic cares are given and to ascertain for other additional needs.
• Holds regular staff meetings to discuss issues or matters pertaining to the operation of the nursing services.
• Participates in Head of Service (HOS) meeting chaired by CEO/GM/Operation Manager working towards achieving the same goal.
• Participates in  hospital  clinical  committees / Hospital Committee
• Checks patient's charges for completeness and charged accordingly
• Participates in the health education of patients and their families in the ward
• Participates in the recruitment, interviews and selection of staff for the services.
• Participates in structured orientation program where new nursing staff are briefed on their services and relevant aspects of the Facility to prepare them for their roles and responsibilities.
• Executes staff development programme  to provide the knowledge and skill required for staff to maintain competency and meet the organizational needs and pursue their personal and professional growth.
• Ensures written and dated job descriptions explained and given to all nursing staff
• Conducts written evaluation of staff performance at the completion of the probationary period and annually.
• Establishes a mechanism for credentialing and. the delineation of privileges:  for specific procedures for nurses in the respective services.
• Encourages staff to critically examine their nursing practices and continue to pursue education program.
• Coordinates with the In-service Education Unit for clinical training in the services.
• Maintains record of staff sick leave, notes significant trends in sick leave. and. prepares sick leaves statistic monthly or annually as required.
• Guides  the staff in solving complaints, concerning patients , relatives and staff using the appropriate communication channels
• Counsels staff that habitually violates Hospital Policies and procedure or not complying with nursing standards and code of ethics before recommending appropriate disciplinary.
• Trained and certified for BLS/ ACLS/PALS .
• Ensures good skill mix in the unit and sufficient number of staff to administer care.
• Privileges all trained staff without post basic, performs core competency assessment yearly and repeat privileging every 3 years.
• Demonstrates  high standard  of nursing practices in ensuring staff competency in caring for pediatric emergencies
• Responsible to coordinate and ensure effective management of ambulance services.
• Coordinates and liaise with other services and external agencies when require to ensure safe and smooth transfer of the patient to other facility.
• Understands the particular needs of children and how these change through each developmental stage.
• Able  to  communicate  appropriately with children and their parents or guardians
• Working with doctors, medical teams and other services arrive at the most effective solution or plan of treatment
• Ensures  best  practices  are adhered  monitors and reports any departures from best practices.
• Ensures staffs are skilled in Paediatric care and have broad knowledge of --Responding quickly to emergencies , Providing emotional support to parents
• Responsible   to coordinate  with other personnel /services to plan and prepare for emergency and disaster drill.