Staff Nurse CCU FTC - UPMC Whitfield
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term
Overview of role:
UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse CCU to provide professional nursing care for a defined group of patients by having responsibility for the assessment, planning and implementation of care needs, along with the delivery and evaluation of skilled professional care, under the direction of the Department Manager. The CCU Staff Nurse will provide expert cardiology nursing advice and provide educational support. The CCU Staff Nurse will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do. The CCU Nurse will possess highly developed analytical skills through extensive experience, enabling an understanding of complex critical cardiac conditions. Contract Type: 11-month fixed-term
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical:
* Recognise life threatening and non-life-threatening arrhythmias both within CCU and through the use of telemetry monitoring throughout the ward.
* Demonstrate expertise in the nursing assessment and management of emergency cardiac admissions and acutely ill cardiac patients including, acute cardiac chest pain patients, administering intravenous opiates and nitrate infusions as prescribed.
* Have the ability to anticipate, recognise and rapidly respond to the unpredictable problems/ complaints of the critically ill cardiac patient
Provide a safe and welcoming environment for patients and their relatives in a highly complex and technical area.
- Liaise with the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner to ensure the safe and effective management of the patient flow and robust management of cardiac admissions.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team fostering good communication and working relationships with colleagues of all disciplines, using specialised practice to improve patient outcomes.
- Plan the safe transport of critically ill patients within the hospital and when transferring to receiving Cardio-Thoracic Centres.
Assist in complex and invasive interventions, e.g.;
-Emergency cardiac pacing both external and transvenous
-Emergency intubation
-CVP monitoring
-Cardioversions
- Following training, demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills to perform essential procedures vital to the ongoing care of the cardiac patient.
- Rotate onto the Code Blue Team to assist within the Resuscitation Service
Quality & Audit:
* Participate and lead as required in clinical audit and research activity within the field, promoting a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence- based practice.
* Undertake research/ clinical audit as necessary, critically analyse and provide written reports of the same.
* Participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation.
* Work closely with the Quality and Patient Safety team, ensuring the department is meeting accreditation standards at all times.
Health and Safety:
* To uphold UPMC Whitfield Hospital's policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control, Radiation Safety and
* Health and Safety at work regulations and to attend updates.
* Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.
* To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.
Professional / Education
* Under the direction of the Department Manager the post holder will:
-Provide feedback to nurse managers in the compilation of proficiency assessments for junior nurses in the clinical setting.
-Contribute to the identification of training needs pertinent to the clinical area.
-Identify and contribute to the continual enhancement of learning opportunities in the clinical area.
-Participate in the clinical induction of all new nursing and support staff.
-Develop leadership ability in order to act as an effective role model.
-Assume responsibility for own learning and development needs.
- The CCU Staff nurse will embody the UPMC values in all their day to day activities within the hospital.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Be Registered General Nurse with The Nursing and Midwifery Bord of Ireland (NMBI)
* Minimum of 4 years working in a coronary care setting
* Competency in ECG interpretation or a willingness to undertake study for same.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* In depth/extensive experience and knowledge of working within a cardiac care setting.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation
- Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits
- Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition
- Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance
- Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities
- Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.