Renal Staff Nurse Galway 1 Year Contract
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This is a maternity contract role, 1 year duration. This is a 37.5 hour week, shifts over Mon-Sat, rotated.
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Key Roles and Responsibilities:
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* Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence based nursing care.
* Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
* Report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient's condition or situation.
* Contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary. Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
* Escort patients who require help to their transport.
* Ensure that patients are treated with courtesy at all times. Respect the individual needs of patients and maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
* Ensure readiness for use of special equipment and availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with senior ward nurses.
* Report all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to clinic procedure.
* Have detailed knowledge of manual handling regulations particularly with regards to moving and handling of patients. Be responsible for ensuring assessment of patient's manual handling needs are carried out.
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Skills & Experience Requirements:
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* Registered Nurse with current PIN to practice.
* Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the unit (i.e., IV drug administration/cannulation and venipuncture).
* Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilise research to maintain and improve patient care.
* Excellent written and verbal skills - Must be fluent in English.
* Ability to build good relationships with patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues by developing rapport, communicating clearly and accurately, active listening and empathy.
* Ability to recognise and diffuse potentially difficult situations in relation to patients, carers or members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Organisational skills for co-ordination and provision of care needs of patients using initiative, time management, leadership and problem solving skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Ability to provide verbal and generate and computer written reports on the patient's condition for nurses and professionally qualified workers.
* Demonstrate teaching and presentation skills to enable active participation as a mentor for students and to promote an effective learning environment.
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Remuneration & Benefits:
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* Competitive Salary Region.
* Annual Leave entitlement: In line with current leave entitlements.
* Annual Renal Location Allowance.
* Pension Scheme, Maternity Leave, Sick Pay Scheme: Upon completion of 6 months/probation service period.
* Free Staff Car Parking.
* Uniforms provided and laundered on site.
* Recognition & Wellbeing Initiatives.