Staff Nurse - Cath Lab

Staff Nurse - Cath Lab

Location: Hospital, Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Essential Criteria:

Knowledge/ Experience

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI

• Have at least one years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in Cath Lab Nursing

• Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support course or be in pursuit of same

Skills/ Competencies

· Clinical Skills

· Management skills

· Leadership skills

· IT skills

· Quality focus

· Risk Management

· Clinical audit

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Why work here?

• An Education Support Programme

• Development opportunities

• Opportunities for career progression

• Access to a Pension Scheme

• Subsidised Restaurant

• Free staff car parking

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Life Assurance

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Cath Lab nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Staff Nurse in the Cath Lab will demonstrate strong clinical skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of the nursing team on day duty and perform duties as allocated by the Clinical Nurse Manager 2.

• Deliver skilled practical care to Cardiology patients and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care, ensuring a patient centred focus.

• Willingness to work as a recovery, circulating and scrub nurse within the Cath Lab department.

• Be aware of the multifaceted needs of cardiology patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families.

• Provide accurate and relevant patient education when appropriate, both pre and post procedure.

• All Cath Lab nurses must have up to date BLS and ACLS training.

• Ensure that controlled drug records are kept in accordance with standard recognised legal and professional practice.

• Ensure safe practice is adhered to in the storage and administration of all drugs in accordance with local policy and Department of Health / NMBI guidelines, keeping patient and staff safety a priority.

• Supervise the nursing practice of less experienced staff members of the nursing team and participate in the educational aspects of that practice.

• Keep accurate, comprehensive, up-dated records and written reports as required and guided by NMBI recommendations.

• Ensure correct and economical use of Unit stocks and material and the safe and correct use of all equipment.

• Ensure the safe keeping of patient’s belongings in accordance with hospital policy where necessary.

• Document all necessary care given.

• Be in charge of the Unit when requested to do so in the CNMs absence.

• Be willing to be deployed to other areas of the hospital if requested to do so.

• Document and report to the CNM, in a timely and comprehensive manner, any incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints and participate in any subsequent investigation as requested.

• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and committees as required.

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