Sister in Charge-Paediatric ICU

Job Description

To provide Nursing leadership, management and direction in regards to setting and maintaining quality standards, staff development and resource management in the daily operation of the unit. To maintain adequate nurse patient ratio & should be well versed in contingency & disaster management plans of the organization. To recognize legal implications and responsibility in practice of nursing To be able to resolve issues arising from customer / staff dissatisfaction, conflict resolution to the utmost outcome as desired. To be skilled in handling all clinical procedures, pathways & codes arising in the department To maintain administrative records pertaining to specific units e. g. Immunization records, Communicable diseases & all other documents as per state government & NMC guidelines & as required by the administration Age specific competencies in assessment of the child - Neonate, Infant, Preschool & School Awareness of National Immunization Program & competency in administration of vaccines & other drugs Care of Premature baby - Respiratory, Nutritional, Thermal etc. Management of Small for Date & Malnourished babies Care of New-born baby, guidance & counselling for breast feeding Assisting for clinical Procedures - Umbilical Catheterization, Exchange blood transfusion, Surfactant therapy, Phototherapy, Oxygen administration via different modes etc. Emergency management - Neonatal Resuscitation, Paediatric advanced life support, BLS, ACLS. Awareness regarding drugs & dosages based on age & weight, preparation of admixtures & infusions. Prevention of child abduction & management of code Pink. Risk assessment & Management of paediatric & neonatal Medical & Surgical cases & its complications