Posted: 14h ago
The role
Relief Staff Nurse – Inpatient Ward
Location: UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, DublinJob type: Relief Contract of Employment
Overview of role
To participate in the delivery of care within the Clinic. To liaise with nursing staff to ensure adequate provision of cover when required. To ensure that standards of patient care are consistently maintained at all times in accordance with agreed operational policies as a skilled member of the In‑Patient Ward nursing team. To promote and safeguard the well being and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
General Accountability
Maintain throughout the Clinic an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all clinic activities.
Create and promote healthy working relationships.
Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the clinic.
Accountable for the nursing service provided to patients in pre‑operative and post‑operative areas, ensuring the best possible standard of nursing care.
Assess patient care needs.
Communicate with relatives and visitors of patients as required.
Set and monitor standards.
Actively participate in the Clinic’s Accreditation programme and the ethos of Continuous Quality Improvement and implement and maintain procedures on the Inpatient Ward.
Keep the Clinical Nurse Manager and the Director of Nursing apprised of all issues as required.
Professional responsibilities
Practice within the Code of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by An Bord Altranais and comply with the clinic’s Policies and Procedures.
Ensure each patient is treated as an individual, attending to their physical, psychological and religious well‑being.
Give direct patient care in selected patient situations and serve as a behavioural model for excellence in practice.
Set standards of nursing practice; communicate these standards to the nursing personnel; audit and change standards as necessary.
Liaise effectively with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team to ensure care delivery is patient‑focused and of the highest standard.
Maintain professional standard of behaviour by all nursing team members.
Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives and the multi‑disciplinary team as necessary.
Adhere to departmental patient identification policy at all times.
Provide a high standard of safe practice for patient care.
Anticipate and be aware of needs of the multi‑disciplinary team during anaesthetic and the pre‑ and post‑operative process.
Preserve the dignity and rights of patients at all times; document and record accurately all details of nursing care delivered in the pre‑ and post‑operative period.
Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.
Ensure nursing care is based on the latest research findings and constitutes best practice.
Demonstrate initiative and be receptive to new ideas and development.
Qualifications & Experience
Registered Nurse with An Bord Altranais on the General Division of the live register.
Hospital, Surgical and Orthopaedic experience is essential.
Demonstrated ability to manage patient care, ensuring the highest professional standards using an evidence‑based and care‑planning approach.
Computer literate.
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage multiple issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.
Ability to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.
Free from any defect or disease that would render unsuitable to hold office and in a state of health indicating a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Good character.
Hourly Rate
€19.98 - €30.19 per hour. Incremental Credit will apply to the above rate.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UPMC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits
Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance‑related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Performance and recognition rewards that support the goals and mission of UPMC through the annual ACES programme.
Development and career opportunities to reach individual career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
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