Theatre Nurse FTC - UPMC KildareLocation: UPMC Kildare HospitalJob type: Fixed TermOverview of role: UPMC Kildare Hospital are recruiting a Theatre Nurse on a 12-month fixed term contract. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To
work as a member of a team of nurses in the UPMC Kildare Hospital theatre
department providing high quality, patient-centred care for patients and
their families.To
develop and maintain good relationships with all members of the
multi-disciplinary team and to work closely with nursing colleagues
developing innovative practice within the unit delivering evidence-based
care.The
theatre nurse will be expected to assist in a wide range of specialities
(e.g. orthopaedic, general, ophthalmology, gynaecology, ENT, pain
management, urology, vascular).To
develop specialist knowledge of nursing practice relating to his or her
clinical area.Develop
and maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships with
all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a good team spirit
and collaborative working practices.Support
the theatre manager by meeting agreed responsibilities as set out by the
theatre manager or the chief nursing officer at any time.Identify
and discuss nursing and patient needs with consultants and nursing team,
multidisciplinary team, patients, and carers.Qualifications & Experience:Be a
registered general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
(NMBI).At
least two year’s post-registration theatre experience is essential.Evidence
of ongoing CPD.Holding
a relevant theatre qualification is desirable.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 A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International.Providing 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 at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA.