Critically reflect on how effective leadership can support service needs

6104NRS Reflection Rubric Leadership, management and supervision Assignment Section Two: Reflection 2000 words Learning Outcomes Critically explore the concept of leadership in nursing practice. Critically appraise methods and models of decision-making in nursing. Critically examine the role of nurse leaders in the creation of a safe environment for all stakeholders Critically reflect on how effective leadership can support service needs in a dynamic political, social, technical, economic, organisational and professional environment. Section Content to consider Title Reflect upon the challenges you may face introducing change within a department in your future role as an RN The reflection mirrors the content in the Section one presentation and must also address all learning outcomes. There is no requirement to include model of reflection. Introduction Guide: 100 words • Introduce yourself and your placement • Outline the main themes of the reflection Clearly signpost the reader What are you going to address in your assignment? LO(1): Critically explore the concept of leadership in nursing practice Guide: 450 words What are the challenges to effective leadership, consider what you have seen in the placements where you have been. Why is leadership important in a healthcare setting? Use the literature to support what you are saying. Critically analyse the challenges of compassionate Leadership supporting change, in relation to your values and behaviours: • Compassionate leadership qualities • Self-compassion • Emotional intelligence/Self-awareness • You as a Role model • Communication and listening • How these factors can influence change Reference each point to academic literature Relate to yourself and the learning outcome as it applies to you leading change. What would you consider were the leadership qualities you need to display and put into action? What might the challenges be for you in relation to these qualities? Qualities such as lead by example, clarity of vision, consistency, engagement, listening. Feedback back to those you are working with what you are doing, keeping them informed. Refer to the literature. LO(2): Critically appraise methods and models of decision-making in nursing Guide: 450 words You must ask why in this section of your work. Consider models of decision making introducing to your work. Examples include: • Intuitive humanist model • Information processing model • O’Neills Clinical Decision Making Model • 7 steps model • Rational Model • Simon’s Decision Making Model • Group Decision Making Model • Clinical Decision Making Model. • Ethical Decision Making Model. Critically analyse the challenges of how your decisionmaking can introduce successful change • Fostering successful Teamwork • Inter-professional working • Reflection • Problem solving • Managing Resources and information • Creating conditions for lasting improvements • Acting on staff and patient voice Reference each point to academic literature Relate to yourself and the learning outcome as it applies to your leadership decision-making. What would strategies, behaviours and values you need to display and put into action? LO(3): Critically examine the role of nurse leaders in the creation of a safe environment for all stakeholders Guide: 450 words Please consider the bullet points as a guide. What challenges might nurse leaders experience in creating a safe environment? Time constraints. Lack of support. Staffing Issues. Raising Concerns. Issues of delegation. Critically analyse the challenges of bringing about change • Performance management • Relationship factors team building. • Supervision/Debriefs • Teaching/CPD/Coaching timely training for staff. • Interdisciplinary partnership • Managing conflict de-escalation of issues, teambuilding • Promoting positive workplace cultures • Patient experience patient feedback • Relate to your actions when implementing change Reference each point to academic literature Relate to yourself and the learning outcome as it applies to creating and maintaining safe environments for staff and patients. What do you need to understand and implement? What does the organisation, national policy and the profession advise? LO(4): Critically reflect on how effective leadership can support service needs Guide: 450 words Please consider all the factors listed. You might consider the impact on service users of ineffective leadership; you might like to consider some of the inquiries. Ask yourself why as that will help you to develop your discussion. Critically analyse the challenges and relate to these factors: • Dynamic: Managing a very fluid environment Patient turnover • Political: Introducing government led directives/policy, such as Dalton Review • Social: Relationships, cultivating shared vision for change Relate to yourself and the learning outcome considering each factor. • Technical: Introducing new working practices • Economic: Considering the cost of change or reluctance to change cost effectiveness. • Organisational: Trust priorities for patient safety through innovation and changing practice at a local level • Professional environment: Relevant NMC Code sections Revalidation. Reference each point to academic literature Conclusion Guide: 100 words • Summary of the main themes in relation to the learning outcomes Do not introduce new information here that you have not already covered in the presentation. What have you learned from this piece of work? You can use references in the conclusion. Reference List Provide one reference list of academic and policies you have referred to in alphabetical order with on-line links Your references must adhere to the LJMU Harvard Guide throughout. Ensure your reference list is in alphabetical order. Include all your references in your reference list. Overall Check List • Signpost a logical path through the text • Link points well • Deliver points with critically analyse • Address all learning outcomes • Maintained confidentiality • Have good grammar, spelling and presentation style • Demonstrate understanding of the subject • Present references in the LJMU Harvard System Whilst no points are specifically awarded, presentation and writing style are considered when awarding the overall mark Top Tips 1. Plan your work before you start. a. Consider the word count guide in the assignment brief. 2. Check that your work is meeting the learning outcomes. 3. Follow the assignment brief. 4. Proof read your work before submission. 5. Consider the PEEL model of paragraphing in your work. a. Plan what will be in each paragraph before starting to write. 6. Ensure that you include all the references you use in your reference list. 7. Check your work for grammar errors. 8. There is a Q & A on CANVAS which you might find helpful. 9. They are to focus on the challenges they will face introducing change. They may use aspects of their observations if change has been witnessed. They could use different examples. 10.