This is a renal staff nurse position available in Galway, working as part of a dialysis team. The role involves taking personal responsibility for ensuring policies and procedures are followed, with duties carried out according to advisory guidelines and practices.
The key roles and responsibilities include organizing and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care. This will involve regular responsibility for carrying out required planned direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision. Additionally, reporting significant changes in patients' conditions or situations to the multidisciplinary team is essential. Health promotion through education, support, and advice is also a critical aspect of this role.
Key skills and qualifications required for this position include being a registered nurse with current INMB PIN to practice. Completion of training for additional clinical skills such as IV drug administration and cannulation is necessary. Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilize research to maintain and improve patient care is also required.
A strong ability to build good relationships with patients, relatives, visitors, and colleagues by developing rapport, communicating clearly and accurately, active listening, and empathy is essential. Organizational skills for coordination and provision of care needs of patients using initiative, time management, leadership, and problem-solving skills are also required. Ability to work as part of a team and provide verbal and written reports on patients' conditions is critical.