Staff Nurse - Inpatient Ward (Fixed Term)Join to apply for the Staff Nurse - Inpatient Ward (Fixed Term) role at UPMC IrelandStaff Nurse - Inpatient Ward (Fixed Term)Join to apply for the Staff Nurse - Inpatient Ward (Fixed Term) role at UPMC IrelandGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Overview Of RoleStaff Nurse required for our Inpatient Ward to cover maternity leave on a fixed term contract.Location: Sports Surgery ClinicJob type: Fixed TermOverview Of RoleStaff Nurse required for our Inpatient Ward to cover maternity leave on a fixed term contract.Primary Duties And ResponsibilitiesRole PurposeTo 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 visitorsGeneral AccountabilityMaintain 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.The person chosen will be accountable for the nursing service provided to patients in pre-operative and post-operative areas.This includes making provisions for the best possible standard of nursing care of patients at all times.Assessment of patient care needs.Communicate with relatives and visitors of patients as required.Setting and monitoring 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 ResponsibilitiesAs a nurse practitioner you must practice within the Code of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by An Bord Altranais and comply with Policies and Procedures of the Sports Surgery Clinic.Ensure each patient is treated as an individual, and that his/her needs are attended to and their physical, psychological and religious well being is respectedGive direct patient care in selected patient situations and serve as a behavioural model for excellence in practiceSet standards of Nursing Practice.Communicate these standards to the Nursing Personnel; audit and change standards as necessaryLiaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that care delivery is patient focused and of the highest standardEnsure that a professional standard of behaviour is maintained by all nursing team members.Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary team as necessary.Adherence 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 multidisciplinary team during anaesthetic and the pre and post-operative process.Preserve the dignity and rights of the 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 & ExperienceBe a Registered Nurse and eligible to register with An Bord Altranais on the General Division of the live register.Orthopaedic course is desirable but not essentialExperienceCandidates must ideally:Have managed patient care ensuring the highest professional standards using an evidence based and care planning approachBe computer literateHave excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detailBe able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.Be free from any defect or disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient serviceBe of good characterEqual Opportunity Statement And BenefitsUPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.About UPMCUPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. 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