Staff Nurse - Day Surgery - Top Dublin hospital

Staff Nurse - Day Theatre

A vacancy has arisen in the area of Recovery and Anaesthetics in our Day Theatre.

Job Title Staff Nurse

Reports Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM)

Accountable Matron

Hours 39 hours / Variable

ROLE PURPOSE

• You must practice within the Codes of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by An Bord Altranais and comply with the policies and procedures of the hospital.

• Personally and professionally you are accountable to the patient. You are personally accountable for your own actions at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered in the general division of An Bord Altranais.

• Evidence of personal professional development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation

1.1 Utilising assessment skills and techniques to determine patient needs on admission.

1.2 Documenting nursing admission assessment thoroughly and accurately.

1.3 Continually assess patient condition.

1.4 Clearly identify patient problems for which nursing care will be given.

1.5 Develop and document a care plan based on patient needs and best practice.

1.6 Update the written or computerised care plan as indicated.

1.7 Develop appropriate and individualised patient education and discharge planning and utilise available ward resources for same.

1.8 Collaborate with other health care team members within the defined clinical area in accordance with the patient care plan.

1.9 Develop discharge criteria from time of admission.

1.10 Plan work to allow time for training, meetings etc.

1.11 Provide safe, comprehensive nursing based on current standards and research, perform procedures according to established policy and procedures.

1.12 Administer the developed care plan in a consistent and flexible manner.

1.13 Fulfil prescribed orders completely and accurately.

1.14 Provide care with minimal supervision in a timely accurate and safe manner.

1.15 Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.

1.16 Advocate as necessary for the patients, respecting their dignity and confidentiality.

1.17 Function effectively in an emergency situation.

1.18 Adapt to changing workloads.

1.19 Know and practice within legal requirements including those set down by An Bord Altranais.

1.20 Evaluate and update care plans appropriately.

1.21 Evaluate personal nursing practice as compared to standards of care and know own ability and competence.

1.22 Participate in quality assurance by assisting to identify recurrent nursing problems and co-operate in data collection and problem solving.

1.23 You must comply with all hospital policy’s in relation to Infection Prevention and Control. Every employee has a responsibility to know how to reduce infection in their role.

To join the team email CV here