Staff Nurse Day Ward UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Location: Sports Surgery Clinic Job type: Permanent Overview of role: We are looking to hire a Fulltime Permanent Staff Nurse for our Theatre Day Ward in UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic. You should have at least 3 years experience in a similar role in a surgical hospital setting, ideally in orthopaedics. You will be expected to take responsibility for a caseload of patients in which you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Staff Nurse will be expected to takeresponsibility for a caseload of patients in which you will assess, plan,implement and evaluate patient care. Inaddition, you are expected to practice within the Code of Practice, Rules andGuidelines set out by An Bord Altranais and comply with Policies and Proceduresof the Sports Surgery Clinic. You willbe held responsible to the Clinical Nurse Manager 11 and in her absence to thedelegated CNM holding shift responsibility for the theatre. At all times you will practice within thelimits of your experience. The Day Ward Nurse will be required to possess aclear understanding and commitment to the ethos and philosophy of the SportsSurgery Clinic. Duties and Responsibilities: GeneralAccountability: To maintain throughout the Clinic an awareness of the primacy of patient in relation to all clinical activities and maintain a high standard of nursing care. To create and promote healthy working relationships. To demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the Clinic. To ensure that each patient is treated as an individual and that privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times. To actively participate in the Clinic's Accreditation programme and the ethos of Continuous Quality Improvement. ClinicalResponsibilities: To ensure that programmes of care are being implemented and evaluated to meet the individual needs of each patient thus evaluating the effects of nursing care on patient's progress and adjusting nursing care orders accordingly. To exercise appropriate professional judgement in clinical issues. To ensure the recording of accurate and comprehensive treatment and nursing records and audit. To co-operate with and assist medical staff in the care of patients. To provide a visible clinical presence at all times and facilitate as situations arise e.g. cardiac arrest. To provide a high standard of safe practice for patient care pre and post operatively. To providing safe, comprehensive nursing care to a caseload of patients within the guidelines laid out by An Bord Altranais. Management Responsibilities: To support and supervise care assistants and other support staff in carrying out their allocated clinical duties to the required standard. To ensure that all staff practice nursing within the code set for the profession by An Bord Altranais. To ensure that there is effective communication with the Clinical Nurse Managers, Nursing Administration, patients and relatives. To ensure that a professional standard of behaviour is maintained at all times. At all times support the leadership of the Director of Nursing and Clinical Nurse Manager. Educationand Teaching Responsibilities: To promote good relationships with other key members of the clinic staff through the exercising of attitudes which convey an understanding and awareness of the wider function of the Clinic. To adhere to Clinic policies in respect of grievance / disciplinary matters and health and safety. To participate in clinical audit projects to provide continued improvement to quality of patient care. To exercise the An Bord Altranais code of conduct. To be aware of the need to keep abreast of clinical and professional developments by showing evidence of continuing professional development. To assist the Clinical Nurse Manager in delivering formal and informal teaching of all nursing staff including care assistants. To act as mentor to junior staff ensuring that their learning objectives are met and that they receive adequate supervision at all times. To participate as requested in the induction and guidance of new staff to the clinic. To participate in teaching nursing procedures to post graduate student nurses. To instruct and supervise junior nursing staff to enable them to attain their potential and assume responsibility for delegated duties. To be alert to the learning needs of staff and to the many opportunities for teaching in order to promote continued education. To attend and participate in in-service programmes when appropriate. To keep up to date with current developments in nursing practice and education. AdministrativeResponsibilities: To report any faulty mechanical equipment to the Clinical Nurse Manager. To deal with theatre incidents and accidents in accordance with Clinic policy and to accurately record and report detail. To communicate with theatre and other departments to ensure continuity of patient care and safe transfer of patients. To keep informed of all relevant policies including Health and Safety Policy to ensure maintenance of a safe working environment. To maintain safe custody of controlled drugs according to clinic policy. To consult with other nursing teams to ensure efficient and effective service. To act as a full member of the Nursing Team in the clinical area. To positively participate in Change Management and Development. To attend meetings and sit on committees as required. To use knowledge, judgement and experience to develop ways of coping with crisis situations i.e. patient and staff. To report accidents and incidents as per clinic policy. To observe and uphold daily cleaning standards in the department and to report any inadequacies to the Clinical Nurse Manager. To promote, nurture and maintain a high level of staff morale hence promoting team spirit and job satisfaction among nursing, and other staff within the theatre. To deputise for the CNM 11 as required. To actively contribute to the process of clinical risk management. Qualifications & Experience: Qualifications, Experience & Competencies Be a Registered Nurse and eligible to register with An Bord Altranais on the General Division of the live register. A recognised Orthopaedic Course or Orthopaedic experience is desirable Experience: You must ideally: Have managed patient care ensuring the highest professional standards using an evidence based and care planning approach Be computer literate Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail Have excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities. Be 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 service Be of good character EqualOpportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees. At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues. Compensation - Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related payand premium pay where applicable. Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme. Developmentand Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement. 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