Staff NurseReporting Relationship:Responsible to Director of Nursing (Person in Charge) or designated officer.Purpose of the Post:The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care at the CareBright Centre. The staff nurse will provide holistic, person-centred care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users.Principal Duties And ResponsibilitiesProfessional ResponsibilitiesThe Staff Nurse will:Practice Nursing according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais na hEireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland) and Professional Clinical GuidelinesWork within their scope of practice and take measures to develop and maintain the competence necessary for professional practiceMaintain a high standard of professional behaviour and be accountable for their practiceBe aware of ethical policies and procedures which pertain to their area of practiceRespect and maintain the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of the residentsFollow appropriate lines of authority within the Nurse Management structureClinical PracticeThe Staff Nurse will:Deliver the nursing care of an assigned group of residents within a best practice / evidence-based frameworkPromote the health, welfare, and social wellbeing of residents within the serviceActively participate as a multi-disciplinary / inter-disciplinary team member in all aspects of service delivery including case conferences, clinical meetings, team meetingsAssess, plan, implement and evaluate individual person-centred care programmes within an agreed framework and in accordance with best practiceDevelop and promote good interpersonal relationships with residents, their family / social network supports and the interdisciplinary care team in the promotion of person-centred careEnsure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity and spiritual needs of the resident are respectedPromote and recognise the residents' social and cultural dimensions of care and the need for links with their local communityCollaborate and work closely with the resident, their family, the multi-disciplinary / inter-disciplinary team, external agencies, and services to facilitate discharge planning, continuity of care and specific care requirementsProvide appropriate and timely education and information to the resident, their family and be an advocate for the individual resident and for their familyReport and consult with senior nursing management on clinical issues as appropriateMaintain appropriate and accurate written nursing records and reports regarding resident care in accordance with local / national / professional guidelinesParticipate in innovation and change in the approach to resident care delivery particularly in relation to new research findings, evidence-based practice, and advances in dementia careParticipate in clinical audit and reviewUndertake Key Worker role as appropriateDemonstrate flexibility by rotating / assisting in other units / care settings as required to meet nursing resource needs and the requirements of the integrated services programme (ISP)Refer Clients To Other Services As RequiredClinical GovernanceThe Staff Nurse will:Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role / care setting, for example, Care of Older Person's Dementia Care, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.Contribute to ongoing monitoring, audit, and evaluation of the service as appropriateAccurately record and report all complaints to appropriate personnel according to local service policyParticipate in the development of policies / procedures and guidelines to support compliance with current legal requirements, where existing, for the safe storage and administration of medicines and other clinical productsObserve, report, and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to resident care or well beingBe aware of, and comply with, the principles of clinical governance including quality, risk and health and safety and be individually responsible for clinical governance, risk management / health and safety issues in their area of workParticipate in the development, promotion and implementation of infection prevention and control guidelinesAdhere to organisational dress codeAssume responsibility for and coordinate the management of the unit / care setting in the absence of the Clinical Nurse ManagerEducation, Training & DevelopmentThe Staff Nurse will:Take responsibility for own competency and learning and development needs and actively contribute to the learning and development of the interdisciplinary teamComplete all mandatory training as deemed necessary by the Director of Nursing and Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais na hEireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland)Participate in performance evaluation / review with their line manager, identifying areas for improvement and appropriate plans / measures to achieve themProvide feedback the Person in Charge/ the designated officer, regarding compilation of proficiency assessments for students in the clinical settingDevelop and use reflective practice techniques to inform and guide practice as part of their daily workParticipate in the clinical / workplace induction of all new nursing and support staffContribute to the identification of training needs pertinent to the clinical areaDevelop teaching skills and participate in the planning and implementation of orientation, training and teaching programmes for nursing students and other health-care staff as appropriateHaving undergone appropriate training, act as a mentor / preceptor or clinical assessor for studentsParticipate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with the Person in ChargeParticipate in innovation and change in the approach to service user care delivery, and contribute to the service planning process, based on best practice and under the direction of Nurse Management, particularly in relation to new research findings and advances in treatmentAdministrationThe Staff Nurse will:Ensure that records are safeguarded and managed as per local policy and in accordance with relevant legislationMaintain records and submit activity data / furnish appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing as requiredContribute to policy development and formulation, performance monitoring, business planning and budgetary controlMaintain professional standards including resident and data confidentialityContribute to the development and implementation of information sharing protocols, audit systems, referral pathways, individual care plans and shared care arrangementsContribute to ongoing monitoring, audit, and evaluation of the service as appropriateEnsure that the care setting is maintained in good order using appropriate models, that supplies are adequate, and that all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate useEnsure that equipment is safe to use and report any malfunctions in a timely mannerAssist with ordering of supplies as required and ensure the appropriate and efficient use of supplies is made and exercise economy in the use of consumablesUndertake other duties as required by the Director of Nursing or his / her designateThe above Job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.