Overview
Post Title:
Staff Nurse
Post Status:
Permanent
Department
Emergency Department
Location:
Beaumont Hospital
Reports to:
Directorate Nurse Manager
Salary:
Appointment will be made on Staff Nurse Grade (€37,288 - €55,477) at a point in line with Government pay policy.
Hours of work:
37.5 hours per week
Closing Date:
Thursday 18th December @ 12 noon
The purpose of this competition is to form a panel to service the Staff Nurse Recruitment needs of our Accident and Emergency Directorate into ****.
Beaumont Hospital's Emergency Department is inviting applications from enthusiastic, motivated, and patient-focused nurses to join our dynamic and growing team.
Our ED is undergoing exciting developments, with new initiative, enhanced care pathways and ongoing investment in staff education and professional development.
This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are passionate about emergency care and eager to work in a fast-paced, supportive and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care practiced in the Emergency Department (ED).
The staff Nurse will provide holistic, person centred care promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users.
The Staff Nurse will:
Practice Nursing according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Nursing Board (An Bórd Altranais) and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) and Professional Clinical Guidelines
Adhere to national, regional and local Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation
Work within their scope of practice and take measures to develop and maintain the competence necessary for professional practice
Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and be accountable for their practice
Be aware of ethical policies and procedures which pertain to the Department
Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient
Follow appropriate lines of authority within the Nurse Management structure.
Clinical Practice
The Staff Nurse will:
Deliver the nursing care of an assigned group of patients within a best practice / evidence based framework
Manage a designated caseload
Promote the health, welfare and social wellbeing of patients within our services
Actively participate as a multi-disciplinary / inter-disciplinary team member in all aspects of service delivery
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual person centred care programmes within an agreed framework and in accordance with best practice
Develop and promote good interpersonal relationships with patients, their family / social network supports and the interdisciplinary care team in the promotion of person centred care
Ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity and spiritual needs of the patient are respected
Promote and recognise the patients' social and cultural dimensions of care and the need for links with their local community
Collaborate and work closely with the patient, their family, the multi-disciplinary / inter-disciplinary team, external agencies and services to facilitate discharge planning, continuity of care and specific care requirements
Provide appropriate and timely education and information to the patient, their family and be an advocate for the individual patient and for their family
Report and consult with senior nursing management on clinical issues as appropriate
Maintain appropriate and accurate nursing records and reports regarding patient care in accordance with local / national / professional guidelines
Participate in innovation and change in the approach to patient care delivery particularly in relation to new research findings, evidence based practice and advances in treatment
Participate in clinical audit and review
Promote a positive health concept with patients and colleagues and contribute to health promotion and disease prevention initiatives of the HSE and Beaumont Hospital
Clinical Governance
The Staff Nurse will:
Participate in clinical governance structures within the local / regional / national clinical governance framework
Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role / care setting, for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc
Contribute to ongoing monitoring, audit and evaluation of the service as appropriate
Accurately record and report all complaints to appropriate personnel according to local service policy
Participate in the development of policies / procedures and guidelines to support compliance with current legal requirements, where existing, for the safe storage and administration of medicines and other clinical products
Participate in the development of policies / procedures and guidelines with health, safety, fire, risk and management personnel and participate in their development in conjunction with relevant staff and in compliance with statutory obligations
Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to patient care or well-being
Be aware of, and comply with, the principles of clinical governance including quality, risk and health and safety and be individually responsible for clinical governance, risk management / health and safety issues in the department
Participate in the development, promotion and implementation of infection prevention and control guidelines
Adhere to organisational dress code
Assume responsibility for and coordinate the management of the unit / care setting in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager
Adhere to Managing Attendance Policy and responsible for maintaining one's own health and wellbeing
Education, Training & Development
The Staff Nurse will:
Take responsibility for own competency and learning and development needs and actively contribute to the learning and development of the interdisciplinary team
Complete all mandatory training as deemed necessary by the Director of Nursing and Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Participate in performance evaluation / review with their line manager, identifying areas for improvement and appropriate plans / measures to achieve them
Provide feedback to the Clinical Nurse Manager or the designated officer with regard to compilation of proficiency assessments for students in the clinical setting
Develop and use reflective practice techniques to inform and guide practice as part of their daily work
Identify and contribute to the continual enhancement of learning opportunities within a population health framework
Participate in the clinical / workplace induction of all new nursing and support staff
Contribute to the identification of training needs pertinent to the clinical area
Develop teaching skills and participate in the planning and implementation of orientation, training and teaching programmes for nursing students and other health-care staff as appropriate
Having undergone appropriate training, act as a mentor / preceptor or clinical assessor for students
Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Manager
Participate in innovation and change in the approach to service user care delivery, and contribute to the service planning process, based on best practice and under the direction of Nurse Management / Nurse Practice Development, particularly in relation to new research findings and advances in treatment
Administration
The Staff Nurse will:
Ensure that records are safeguarded and managed as per HSE / local policy and in accordance with relevant legislation
Work closely with colleagues across the integrated services programme in order to provide a seamless service delivery to the client within the integrated services programme
Maintain records and submit activity data / furnish appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing as required
Contribute to policy development and formulation, performance monitoring, business planning and budgetary control
Maintain professional standards including patient and data confidentiality
Contribute to the development and implementation of information sharing protocols, audit systems, referral pathways, individual care plans and shared care arrangements
Contribute to ongoing monitoring, audit and evaluation of the service as appropriate
Ensure that the care setting is maintained in good order using appropriate models, that supplies are adequate and that all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate use
Ensure that equipment is safe to use and report any malfunctions in a timely manner
Assist with ordering of supplies as required and ensure the appropriate and efficient use of supplies is made and exercise economy in the use of consumables
Undertake other duties as required by the Director of Nursing or his / her designate
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge
Professional Knowledge & Experience
Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Display evidence-based clinical knowledge in making decisions regarding client care.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.
Demonstrate knowledge of service.
Demonstrate a willingness to engage and develop IT skills relevant to the role.
Demonstrate an awareness of developments within the HSE.
Demonstrates an awareness of legislation and standards relevant to the role.
Planning and Organising Resources
Demonstrate ability to plan, organise and deliver services in an efficient, effective and resourceful manner, within a model of patient centred care and value for money.
Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks.
Functions autonomously, without direct supervision in specialist nursing practice
Building & Maintaining Relationships (including Team Skills & Leadership Skills)
Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to influence others.
Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change and ability to lead and support others in a changing environment.
Demonstrate ability to manage, motivate and develop staff to maximize performance at work.
Demonstrate the ability to foster a learning culture amongst staff and colleagues to drive continuous improvement in services to patients.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
Commitment to Providing a Quality Service
Demonstrate a strong commitment to the delivery of quality service.
Demonstrate the ability to lead on service quality.
Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance/improvement practices and their application and quality Demonstrate motivation, initiative and an innovative approach to job and service developments.
Communication and Interpersonal
Demonstrates sensitivity to issues arising from multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrates good communication, negotiation skills and assertiveness as appropriate.
Tailors communication to suit the needs of the audience and demonstrates sensitivity, diplomacy and tact when dealing with others.
Demonstrates resilience and composure in dealing with situations.
Qualifications
Essential
Professional Qualifications & Experience
Are registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so
And
Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role
And
Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable Professional Experience
Recent experience in the Emergency department within an acute hospital setting
Post graduate diploma in Emergency Nursing or relevant qualification
Annual registration
Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).
Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
Applicants who do not meet in full the eligibility criteria set out above on the closing date will be deemed ineligible and their application will not be processed for this competition.
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Health & Safety
These duties must be performed in accordance with the hospital health and safety policy.
In carrying out these duties the employee must ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act.
Staff must carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner in line with the Hospital Policy as set out in the appropriate department's safety statement, which must be read and understood.
Quality, Risk & Safety Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of all staff to:
Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to Quality, Risk and Safety.
Participate and cooperate with Children's Health Ireland Quality and Risk and Safety initiatives as required.
Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of hospital structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to:
National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare
National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections
HSE Standards and Recommended Practices for Healthcare Records Management
HSE Standards and Recommended practices for Decontamination of Reusable Invasive Medical Devices (RIMD)
Safety audits and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authorities
To initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with the hospital's continuous quality improvement programme.
It is the responsibility of all managers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for Quality, Safety and Risk within their area/department.
A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application.
The criteria for ranking and or short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification.
Beaumont Hospital reserves the right to close the application window should a sufficient number of applications be received prior to the closing date.
Name:
Fiona Thorpe
Title:
Directorate Nurse Manager –Emergency Department
Email address:
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