Staff Nurse Pre-Assessment, FTC- UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term
Overview of role:
We are currently recruiting for Staff Nurse Pre-Assessment on 6 month fixed term contract at UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford.
To provide and coordinate exceptional patient care in Pre-Operative testing and assessment clinic for UPMC Whitfield Hospital. The nurse will work as an integral member of the nursing and multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of evidence-based care to the patients who attend. The role involves working in a clinical setting, interacting with patients.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse is responsible for ensuring that patients are medically fit and adequately prepared for their surgery. This role involves conducting comprehensive pre-operative assessments, identifying and managing risks, providing patient education, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments including medical history review, physical examinations, and necessary investigations.
* Identify and mange ore-existing medical conditions that may impact surgical outcomes.
* Coordinate and facilitate necessary pre-operative tests such as blood work,, ECG's ,MRSA screening and imaging.
* Recognise and escalate any potential risks to the appropriate consultant or consultant anaesthetist,
* Optimise patients for surgery by ensuring they are fit and adequately prepared.
* Provide patient education regarding their upcoming procedure, anaesthesia, fasting guidelines, and medication adjustments.
* Address patient concerns, answer questions, and provide reassurance.
* Will work within the current nursing practice in accordance with NMBI guidelines,
* Work collaboratively with consultants, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate seamless patient care.
Administrative Duties:
* Maintain accurate and up to date medical records ensuring all pre-assessment documentation is completed.
* Ensure all test results are reviewed and communicated properly.
* Schedule follow up assessments.
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives in the department.
* Ensure adherence to hospital policies, national guidelines and best practices in pre operative assessment.
* Ability to multi-task with telephone communication and medical record charting.
* Strong empathy when dealing with patients and family undergoing surgical interventions.
* Maintain a safe environment within the department for both staff and patients.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Be registered in the general division of the register of nurses kept by NMBI.
* Experience in Phlebotomy
* Experience in ECG recording desirable
* Strong clinical assessment skills, and the ability to identify and manage risk factors.
* Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
* Proficiency in using computers and patient management system, and Microsoft teams.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Equal
Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program
that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities
for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay
and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits –
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension
Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover
for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of
UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible
working opportunities to support you to work around external family
commitments.
Development
and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach
their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About
UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical
centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through
clinical and technological innovation, research and education.
UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across
continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated
network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and
Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty
services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to
more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since
2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in
Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in
Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at
the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy
locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across
UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and
Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's
Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.