About Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities.
Each department provides a range of services, and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at department level.
About the role Our Daycare Staff Nurses are responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Daycare nursing practice.
As a key member of the frontline team, the Staff Nurse in Daycare will demonstrate strong clinical skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital.
The position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.
Operations Work as a member of the nursing team on day duty and perform duties as allocated by the Clinical Nurse Manager 2.
Deliver skilled practical care to patients and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care, ensuring a patient centred focus.
Be aware of the multifaceted needs of patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families.
Ensure that controlled drug records are kept in accordance with standard recognised legal and professional practice.
Ensure safe practice is adhered to in the storage and administration of all drugs in accordance with local policy and Department of Health / NMBI guidelines, keeping patient and staff safety a priority.
Be aware of the multifaceted needs of emergency, medical and surgical patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families.
Keep accurate, comprehensive, updated records and written reports as required and guided by NMBI recommendations.
Ensure correct and economical use of Unit stocks and material and the safe and correct use of all equipment.
Ensure the safe keeping of patients belongings in accordance with hospital policy where necessary.
Document all necessary care given on the Meditech Patient information system.
Be willing to be deployed to other areas of the hospital if requested to do so.
Document and report to the CNM, in a timely and comprehensive manner, any incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints and participate in any subsequent investigation as requested.
Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and committees as required.
Learning and Education Contribute to the requirements of NMBI for the practice of professional nursing are met and upheld including the development of an expanded scope of nursing practice.
Take personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research.
Attend and participate in staff development programmes on an ongoing basis and sharing knowledge with other staff members.
Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff and be available to provide orientation as deemed necessary, helping them to integrate as members of the Unit team.
Assist in the training of nursing support staff.
Identify and inform the Learning and Education Team of any training and professional development requirements.
Attend all mandatory training days and ensure that all mandatary training is in date.
Comply with all HR system and policy requirements.
Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care Quality Improvement and Risk Management Ensure compliance with all relevant Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
Participate in the continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices through regular audit programmes and review engaging with the multidisciplinary team where required.
Assist in promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement across the department.
Be aware of the core objectives, standards and key performance indicators for the service and contribute to the monitoring of performance against these standards.
Participate in the requirements of the hospitals accreditation process.
Participate in the requirements of the hospitals risk management programme.
Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients.Encourage evidencebased practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings.
Work with members of the Multidisciplinary team in devising Standard Operating Procedures for the development of the Unit.
Assist in ensuring a culture of safety, promoting positive reporting of incidents and near misses; investigate and take remedial action on incidents or near misses involving patients and staff according to hospital policies, protocols and guidelines.
Essential Requirements You must have full registration with the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI Have at least one years recent relevant postregistration nursing experience (fulltime or equivalent hours parttime) in an acute hospital setting Hold an uptodate Basic Life Support course or be in pursuit of same Why work at the Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic Competitive salary An Education Support Programme Development opportunities Opportunities for career progression Subsidised Restaurant Free staff car parking Employee Assistance Programme The Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation.
Skills: Clinical Skills IT skills Quality Focus