Career Goal: Paediatric Nursing LUCY MORTON NCS3201

Introduction Discussing about my dream job, Paediatric Nursing which I hope to attain in the next 5 years and I aim to explain the strategies I will put in place to reach this career goal, referring to the 4 NMBA domains Paediatric Nursing SWOT analysis 5 Personal Development Goals Supporting Literature Conclusion References

Paediatric Nursing Caring for babies, children and adolescents in hospital, clinics and the community Completed stage 5 placement on the ward, enjoyed it more than I thought Different style of nursing, whole family involved in the care, not just the patient Try and make it a positive experience for the child as it may be their first hospital admission Qualifications; require bachelor of science (Nursing), RN,EN previous experience preferred, paediatric certificate in Nursing Salary; Base Rate level 1 RN $56,834-$57,597 Always a need for Paediatric Nursing, not just Australia but world wide Strengths for a Paediatric Nurse; confident, approachable, able to communicate well with children and adults, teamwork, leadership values and a positive, enthusiastic personality

SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Undergraduate RN Current stage 6 Previous experience; 5 years as a retail assistant and the past 2 years as a carer in Aged Care Completed various education sessions Responsible, trustworthy, approachable, teamwork, leadership values, good work ethic, ability to delegate staff members, able to travel, flexible WEAKNESSES Yet to finish RN studies Haven’t completed a post graduate program Financial limitations Avoid confrontation Improvements Attend more education sessions Ask more questions Confidence Post Graduate Program

SWOT ANALYSIS OPPORTUNITIES RN graduate program Further education studies Competency specialised nursing (paediatrics) Support from family Career with a challenge Priority is caring for myself and others Enjoy all work environments; busy, quiet/clinics/hospitals and nursing homes THREATS Competition with other graduates; graduate programs, employment, paediatric nursing Financial limitations Lack experience compared to older nurses Age Stress; mental, physical and emotional

Personal Development Goals Complete a graduate program at Bunbury Regional Hospital in 2016 Attend as many education sessions and staff development courses possible during my post grad program to expand my knowledge and skills Apply to work on the Paediatrics Ward in the Bunbury Regional Hospital following my post grad Complete 12 months on the Paediatrics Ward and becoming competent in Paediatric Nursing and specialised clinical skills After 2 years I aim to become competent working as the shift co-ordinator on the Paediatrics Ward, delegating and co-ordinating patients and staff

Strategies for achieving my goals Professional Practice Critical Thinking and Analysis Provision and Co-ordination Collaborative and Therapeutic Practice Areas of strength Opportunities for future development Date Goal to be achieved

Literature Paediatric nursing procedures. Nurse Education Today Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Nurses with a sole qualification in mental health nursing, paediatric nursing or disability nursing. (n.d.). Keeping the passion for paediatric nursing alive: working with sick children and their families is a privilege, says one Wellington nurse--trust and patience are keys to a successful outcome Paediatric nursing: An investigation of the effect of specialist paediatric nurse education on the quality of children’s nursing care in Western Australia Paediatric nurse: Job description. (n.d.).

Conclusion I have explained my dream job and why I wish to work as a Paediatric Nurse The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats I will encounter My 5 personal development goals I aim to achieve in the next 5-10 years The strategies I have put in place to achieve those goals, referring to the NMBA domains The important literature that has supported my presentation

References Nicol, E. F. (1984). Paediatric nursing procedures. Nurse Education Today, 3(6), Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Nurses with a sole qualification in mental health nursing, paediatric nursing or disability nursing. (n.d.). Retrieved 23 August 2015, from Notations/Nurses-with-a-sole-qualification.aspx Paediatric. (n.d.). Retrieved 23 August 2015, from Paediatric nurse: Job description. (n.d.). Retrieved 23 August 2015, from Paediatric Nurse salary | How much does a paediatric nurse make? (n.d.). Retrieved 23 August 2015, from Manchester, Anne. "Keeping the passion for paediatric nursing alive: working with sick children and their families is a privilege, says one Wellington nurse--trust and patience are keys to a successful outcome." Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Mar. 2015: 12+. Academic OneFile. Web. 24 Aug