Staff Nurse (Part‑Time) - UPMC Outreach Carlow
Location: UPMC Outreach Centre Carlow
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role: The post holder will work as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team at UPMC, providing high‑quality, patient‑centred care across a range of outpatient specialties. While supporting consultant services, the role will also involve supporting health screening clinics, orthopaedics, and other specialty outpatient services as required. The nurse will play a key role in ensuring smooth patient pathways, assisting with clinical assessments, diagnostics, health promotion, and follow‑up care. Collaboration with consultants, allied health professionals, administrative staff, and fellow nurses will be central to delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care. The role offers the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in lifestyle medicine while contributing to innovative, evidence‑based nursing practice across a diverse outpatient setting. This is a part‑time position contracted at 20 hours per week.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
Ensure the delivery of the highest possible standard of care to all patients.
Act as preceptor to pre‑registration students, mentor new clinical staff and new non‑clinical staff. Support all colleagues when needed.
Develop and maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team to ensure a good team spirit and collaborative working practices.
Support the unit manager by meeting agreed responsibilities as set out by the Unit Manager, Director of Nursing at any time.
Identify and discuss nursing/patient needs with consultants, nursing team, multidisciplinary team, patients and carers.
Accept responsibility and be accountable for the holistic care of a named group of patients on a shift basis.
Ensure that the highest possible standards of patient care and patient safety are maintained at all times.
Demonstrate and promote a patient‑centred style of clinical practice, acting as patient advocate at all times and provide emotional and psychological support to patients admitted to the unit for treatment.
Maintain high standards of communication, both written and verbal at all times. Have a working knowledge of all NMBI publications including the Scope of Practice Framework and Code of Professional Misconduct.
Maintain own professional registration and submit to HR department for verification yearly.
Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of the following and always practice within the guidelines and policies written at both unit and hospital level:
Clinical risk reporting policy
Occupational Health
Facilities Management
Patient Moving and Handling
Resuscitation / Basic Life Support
Health and Safety
It is the responsibility of all UPMC employees to ensure they are aware of and competent in the reporting of clinic risk and all health and safety concerns.
Understand and participate in projects within the clinic.
Undertake a proactive approach in achieving and maintaining accreditation standards within UPMC Carlow and have an in‑depth knowledge of departmental policies.
Quality & Audit
Participate in clinical audit and research activity within the field, promoting a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence‑based practice.
Undertake clinical audit as necessary, and participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation.
Professional / Education
Manage your workload appropriately to ensure that patient care needs are met, and that you and your colleagues can take an allocated break.
Be responsible for the care, control, storage and administration of drugs according to the clinic and statutory guidelines and the NMBI for the administration of medicines and medication management.
Develop appropriate IT skills to enable you to work efficiently within the clinical environment.
Be able to liaise directly with consultants regarding specific patient care.
Continually risk‑assess the environment to ensure the safety of all patients, relatives and staff members. Report any accidents, incidents or complaints according to UPMC guidelines, policies and SOPs.
Practice and demonstrate research‑based nursing care, maintaining personal and professional development.
Undertake any specific training required to perform your role (e.g. use of equipment, administration of specialist medication).
Observe complete confidentiality of all information, including awareness and adherence to the legal requirements of GDPR legislation.
Qualifications & Experience
Must be registered in the General Division of the register of nurses maintained by NMBI.
Experience:
Relevant post‑registration experience, 2 years’ experience.
Experience in urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics an advantage.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
IT literate
Certified in BLS
Surgical clinical knowledge and skills
IV cannulation skills an advantage
Collaboration
Organisation and negotiation skills
Leadership and motivational skills
Knowledge regarding quality improvement and standard of care within practice area
Effective communication skills
Proficient in English speaking and writing
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Maintain a personal portfolio
Salary: (pro‑rata) €37,788.19 – €52,937.07 per annum based on a 37.5‑hour work week.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive pension plan, company‑funded death in service benefit × 3 times. Critical illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66. Rewards for performance through the annual ACES programme. Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities. Development and career opportunities through continued learning and advancement.
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.
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