Staff Nurse Inpatient - Fixed Term
Location:
Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry
Job type:
Fixed Term
Overview
We are looking to hire a Registered Staff Nurse for our Inpatient Ward on a Fixed Term basis – 12 months.
Responsibilities
Participate in the delivery of care within the Clinic.
Liaise with nursing staff to ensure adequate provision of cover when required.
Ensure standards of patient care are consistently maintained in accordance with agreed operational policies.
Promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
Maintain awareness of the primacy of the patient in all clinic activities.
Create and promote healthy working relationships.
Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the clinic.
Accountable for the nursing service provided to patients in pre-operative and post-operative areas.
Assess patient care needs and communicate with relatives and visitors as required.
Set and monitor standards, actively participate in the Clinic's accreditation programme and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Keep the Clinical Nurse Manager and the Director of Nursing apprised of all issues as required.
Practice within the Code of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by An Bord Altranais and comply with clinic Policies and Procedures.
Provide direct patient care and serve as a behavioural model for excellence in practice.
Audit and change standards of nursing practice as necessary.
Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary team.
Adhere to departmental patient identification policy at all times.
Maintain a high standard of safe practice and anticipate needs of the multidisciplinary team during anaesthetic and the pre/post-operative process.
Preserve the dignity and rights of the patients at all times.
Document and record accurately all details of nursing care delivered.
Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and maintained.
Base nursing care on the latest research findings and best practice.
Demonstrate initiative and be receptive to new ideas and development.
Qualifications & Experience
Be a Registered Nurse eligible to register with An Bord Altranais on the General Division of the live register.
Orthopaedic course is desirable but not essential.
Have managed patient care ensuring the highest professional standards using an evidence-based and care planning approach.
Be computer literate.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
Be able to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage multiple issues simultaneously, and demonstrate attention to detail.
Be able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.
Be free from any defect or disease that would render one unsuitable to hold office and be in a state of health indicating a reasonable prospect of ability to provide regular and efficient service.
Show good character.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits
Competitive base pay with performance-related and premium pay where applicable.
Rewards for performance through the annual ACES programme.
Opportunities for development and career advancement through continued learning.
Total rewards program that is market competitive and provides growth opportunities for all colleagues.
#J-*****-Ljbffr