Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation, and review of care for the young people according to service standards.
•Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to young people according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland) and Professional Clinical Guidelines.
•Practice nursing according to: professional clinical guidelines, national guidelines, local policies, protocols and guidelines and current legislation.
* Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post.
* Encourage evidence-based practice, using a care planning approach to nursing care.
* Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members.
* Collaborate with the young people, family, guardians/ social workers and other relevant professionals in treatment / care planning and in the provision of support and advice.
* Communicate verbally and / or in writing assessment/review outcomes, treatment / care provided and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy.
* Plan discharge or transition of the young person between services as appropriate.
* Assist in providing staff motivation, which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance.
* Ensure that young people and others are treated with dignity and respect.
* Maintain nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of care.
* Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
* Play a central role in maintaining a safe environment for young people, staff and visitors e.g. by contributing to risk assessment.
* Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc.
* Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to young people's care or wellbeing / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care.
* Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms.
* Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty.
* Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated campus protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
* Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.
* Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and to attend staff study days as considered appropriate.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €56,642.00-€66,706.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person