The role of Bank / locum nurse is currently open in Galway. Reporting to the Clinic Supervisor, the Staff Nurse will provide patients with a leading standard of care, with the approach of making the patient experience as pleasant as is feasibly possible.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Perform all elements of urgent care nursing to an industry leading standard.
* Have the patient at the centre of all activities and decision-making processes.
* Provide excellent patient care management and treatment. Ensure examination and recording of nursing observations and carry out nurse assessments.
* Ensure excellent communication of all relevant information between the respective stakeholders both inside and outside the Vhi Urgent Care setting, most importantly with the patients themselves.
* Manage patient discharge or transfer in conjunction with the administration team
* Adhere to current legal guidelines regarding safe administration and storage of medicine in accordance with best practice and the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) guidelines.
* Quality documentation of all nursing records - using the relevant electronic systems where possible.
* Implement best practice infection control techniques and comply with clinic guidelines.
* Nursing call backs to follow up with patients as required.
* Collects, reports and documents relevant data in the appropriate manner.
* Always maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
* Adheres to internal controls and standards established for the Urgent Care Clinics including all policies, procedures and guidelines.
* The nurse should always work within their scope of practice and as guided by Professional Code of Practice as laid down by NMBI, professional clinical guidelines and current legislation.
* Attend and contribute to coaching and learning sessions as required.
* Performs other related duties as required. Governance, Quality and Education
* Adhere to the Vhi Urgent Care policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
* Work with the Quality and Risk Manager in relation to policy development, Accreditation, H&S, ISO inspections and any other forms of accreditation and quality improvement plans as required.
* Play an active role in the monitoring and management of complaints where required and in line with company policies and procedures.
* Active participation in the quality agenda including attendance at relevant forums and training events.
* Personal responsibility to report accidents/incidents/near misses in a timely fashion to drive the quality agenda.
* Consistently seek to develop enhanced nursing standards consistent with best-in-class patient care. Work with all relevant personnel to achieve this and place a keen focus on personal development through the various modes of learning and proactively sharing knowledge.
* Be cognisant of all legislation and guidelines governing the nursing profession including the Nurses Act (1985) and Nurses and Midwives Bill (2010), Health and Safety Legislation, Medication Management, Child Protection Guidelines, Vulnerable Patient Guidelines or other relevant legislation or guidelines.
The role of Bank / locum nurse is currently open in Galway. Reporting to the Clinic Supervisor, the Staff Nurse will provide patients with a leading standard of care, with the approach of making the patient experience as pleasant as is feasibly possible.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Perform all elements of urgent care nursing to an industry leading standard.
* Have the patient at the centre of all activities and decision-making processes.
* Provide excellent patient care management and treatment. Ensure examination and recording of nursing observations and carry out nurse assessments.
* Ensure excellent communication of all relevant information between the respective stakeholders both inside and outside the Vhi Urgent Care setting, most importantly with the patients themselves.
* Manage patient discharge or transfer in conjunction with the administration team
* Adhere to current legal guidelines regarding safe administration and storage of medicine in accordance with best practice and the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) guidelines.
* Quality documentation of all nursing records - using the relevant electronic systems where possible.
* Implement best practice infection control techniques and comply with clinic guidelines.
* Nursing call backs to follow up with patients as required.
* Collects, reports and documents relevant data in the appropriate manner.
* Always maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
* Adheres to internal controls and standards established for the Urgent Care Clinics including all policies, procedures and guidelines.
* The nurse should always work within their scope of practice and as guided by Professional Code of Practice as laid down by NMBI, professional clinical guidelines and current legislation.
* Attend and contribute to coaching and learning sessions as required.
* Performs other related duties as required. Governance, Quality and Education
* Adhere to the Vhi Urgent Care policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
* Work with the Quality and Risk Manager in relation to policy development, Accreditation, H&S, ISO inspections and any other forms of accreditation and quality improvement plans as required.
* Play an active role in the monitoring and management of complaints where required and in line with company policies and procedures.
* Active participation in the quality agenda including attendance at relevant forums and training events.
* Personal responsibility to report accidents/incidents/near misses in a timely fashion to drive the quality agenda.
* Consistently seek to develop enhanced nursing standards consistent with best-in-class patient care. Work with all relevant personnel to achieve this and place a keen focus on personal development through the various modes of learning and proactively sharing knowledge.
* Be cognisant of all legislation and guidelines governing the nursing profession including the Nurses Act (1985) and Nurses and Midwives Bill (2010), Health and Safety Legislation, Medication Management, Child Protection Guidelines, Vulnerable Patient Guidelines or other relevant legislation or guidelines.
The successful candidate must have:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland as RGN or Dual Qualified in General and Paediatrics Nursing
* Minimum of 2yrs postgraduate experience in areas including general practice, A&E, urgent care or trauma orthopaedics
* Competent with IT systems and Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
* Flexibility to work across a rolling roster, 365 days a year
* High level of professional and personal integrity.
* High degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness to support healing interactions with patients.
* High levels of emotional resilience and the ability to work under pressure.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and approach with both patients and colleagues.
* Demonstrate commitment to fostering partnerships, multi-professional and multidisciplinary relationships and working as part of a team.
* Must be an enthusiastic self-starter who demonstrates energy and drive.
* Must demonstrate planning and organising skills.
* Demonstrate Alignment with Vhi Values.
Vhi is an equal opportunities employer.
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