Staff Nurse - Inpatient Ward - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Dublin
Location: UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry, Dublin 9.
Job type: 6-month Fixed-term Full-time Contract of Employment
Overview of role
Staff Nurse required for our Inpatient Ward to cover maternity leave on a fixed-term contract.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in the delivery of care within the Clinic.
Liaise with nursing staff to ensure adequate provision of cover when required.
Ensure patient-care standards are consistently maintained in accordance with operational policies as a skilled member of the In-Patient Ward nursing team.
Promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of patients, employees and visitors.
Maintain throughout the Clinic an awareness of the primacy of the patient in all activities.
Create and promote healthy working relationships.
Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the clinic's values.
Accountable for the nursing service provided to patients in pre-operative and post-operative areas, including assessment of patient-care needs.
Communicate with relatives and visitors as required.
Set and monitor standards of practice.
Actively participate in the clinic's accreditation programme and continuous quality improvement, implementing and maintaining procedures on the In-Patient Ward.
Keep the Clinical Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing apprised of all issues as required.
Professional Responsibilities
Practice within the Code of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by An Bord Altranais and comply with the clinic's policies and procedures.
Ensure each patient is treated as an individual and that their physical, psychological and religious well-being is respected.
Give direct patient care in selected situations and serve as a behavioural model for excellence in practice.
Set standards of nursing practice, communicate these standards to nursing personnel, audit and adjust as necessary.
Liaise effectively with all multidisciplinary team members to ensure patient-focused, high-standard care.
Maintain professional behaviour standards for the nursing team.
Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team.
Adhere to departmental patient identification policy at all times.
Provide a high standard of safe practice for patient care.
Anticipate and attend to the needs of the multidisciplinary team during anaesthesia and the pre- and post-operative process.
Preserve the dignity and rights of patients, document and record all nursing-care details accurately.
Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and maintained.
Base nursing care on the latest research findings and best practice.
Demonstrate initiative and openness to new ideas and development.
Qualifications & Experience
Registered Nurse, eligible to register with An Bord Altranais on the General Division of the live register.
Orthopaedic course desirable but not essential.
Experience
Have managed patient care ensuring the highest professional standards using an evidence-based and care-planning approach.
Computer literate.
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
Work independently, prioritise and manage multiple issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.
Identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.
Be free from any defect or disease that would render unsuitable to hold office and be in a state of health indicating reasonable prospect of regular, efficient service.
Be of good character.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UPMC is an equal-opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance-related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Rewards for performance that support the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Development and career opportunities to reach career goals through continued learning and advancement.
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