Details of Service

The staff nurse will be appointed to work specifically in the Public Health Nursing Service, working as part of multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of a coordinated approach to client care.

Reporting Relationship

The professional reporting relationship for clinical governance and clinical supervision will be to the Director of Nursing through the professional line management structure.

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 practiced in the relevant Primary Care setting. The staff nurse will provide holistic, person centred care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

The Staff Nurse will:

· Practice nursing according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland) and Professional Clinical Guidelines.

· Adhere to national, regional and local Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation.

· Work within their scope of practice and take measures to develop and maintain the competence necessary for professional practice.

· Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and be accountable for their practice.

· Be aware of ethical policies and procedures which pertain to their area of practice.

· Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient.

· Follow appropriate lines of authority within the Nurse Management structure.

The above Job Specification 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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.