Applications are invited for the position of Staff Nurse in Pre-Screening/Admissions Clinic.
This role is a permanent, part time position, 23 hours per week.
The Pre-Screening Clinic (PSC) is a nurse led clinic.
The post of Staff Nurse in pre-screening is an important role in the planning, coordinating, and managing of activity within the Hospital.
The purpose of the role is to provide a comprehensive pre-operative nursing history and assessment of patients prior to their surgery, to assist in identifying any anomalies that may affect their scheduled surgery and to report and follow up with the referring consultant.
The post-holder will also work with the nursing management team and multi-disciplinary team and act as a key link between patient and the medical team.
The post holder is responsible for: Receiving referrals to P.S.C, appropriately assessing and reviewing referrals to determine if the patient meets criteria for admission Scheduling appointments in the Meditech scheduler in a timely manner, sending correspondence to the patient regarding same.
Liaising with other departments such as physio, radiology & secretaries to co-ordinate the patients pathway through P.S.C. Carrying out clinical assessments that include but not limited to, ECG, BMI, phlebotomy, micro swabs, nursing assessment.
Managing clinic resources efficiently Collecting metric data monthly and contributing to quality improvement measures Assisting patients and families through the admission process Developing and maintaining good working relationships and effective communication with the referring consultants/secretaries.
The Candidate: Be registered in the General Division of the NMBI register Have at least 5 years relevant post qualification experience Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level Demonstrate the ability to lead on clinical practice and service quality Demonstrate the ability to plan organize effectively Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships Demonstrate strong communication and influencing skills Closing Date for receipt of applications: Thursday, January 28th at 4.30 pm To apply, please refer to the careers section of Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is an equal opportunities employer Skills: Clinical Managerial Administrative