A paediatric and child health nurse has achieved relevant qualifications as well as an advanced level of knowledge and skills that give them the ability to work productively and in close coordination with children and families (Competencies for the Specialist Paediatric and Child Health Nurse 2006, p. 7). This essay will discuss the main roles and responsibilities of a paediatric and child health nurse, the difference between the two and the role they play in keeping children safe. A paediatric nurse
defining health issues and directing efficient health service delivery by establishing needs assessment, goals and priorities (Thomas 2004). Health service planning focuses on alignment of health service delivery with changing patterns of need (Queensland Health 2010) and also guides about improvement of health system and health outcome (Victorian Department of Health 2013). This report gives a brief overview about the case study in health service planning for changing a Paediatric care model in two
What is the role of a Paediatric and Child Health Nurse? A Paediatric and Child Health Nurse are registered nurses who have additional training and skills, and the ability to provide appropriate education and care to children and young people (Competencies for the Specialist Paediatric and Child Health Nurse 2006, p. 7). A paediatric nurse may work in a variety of settings including community, intensive care, oncology or emergency wards (Nurseuncut.com.au 2015). In Western Australia a child health
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stage and expresses feelings of embarrassment and frustration. Mrs. Green has also reported that she has not opened her bowels since the operation. Socioeconomic status: Mrs. Green lives with a husband and has three grown up children. 1. Write a nursing care plan