Staff Nurse Endoscopy - UPMC Whitfield
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
To work as a member of a team of nurses in UPMC Whitfield Hospital Endoscopy Unit 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. To develop specialist knowledge of nursing practice relating to Endoscopy.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Mentor new clinical staff and new nonclinical staff. Support and guide all colleagues when needed.
* Liaise with link lecturers from affiliated nurse education departments to develop and maintain UPMC Whitfield Hospital as a recognised Learning Environment for student nurses.
* 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 unit manager by meeting agreed responsibilities as set out by the Unit Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, or the Director of Nursing.
* Maintain high standards of communication, both written and verbal. Have a working knowledge of all ABA publications to include the Scope of Practice Framework and Code of Professional Misconduct.
* Maintain own professional registration and submit to Assistant Director of Nursing for verification annually.
* Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of the following and always practice within the guidelines and policies written at both unit and Hospital level:
* Clinical risk reporting policy
* Occupational Health
* Facilities Management
* Patient Moving and Handling
* Resuscitation / Basic Life Support
* Health and Safety
* Departmental Financial & Budgetary Controls
* Patient Complaints procedure
* Falls Management programme
* Ensure awareness and competence in reporting of Hospital Risk and all Health and Safety concerns.
* Undertake a pro-active approach in achieving and maintaining accreditation standards within UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
* Develop appropriate IT skills for efficient work within the clinical environment.
* Have a working knowledge of Isoft, Lab Information System, and other appropriate systems.
* Continually risk assess the unit environment to ensure the safety of all patients, relatives, and staff members. Report any accidents, incidents, or complaints according to Hospital Guidelines and Policies.
Professional Accountability and Development:
* Ensure you remain professionally updated and ensure care in all areas is delivered in line with the latest research to promote evidence-based practice.
* Provide a supportive and learning environment in the Hospital, enabling the educational and professional development needs of staff to be met.
* Ensure that statutory rules, guidelines, and legislation are understood and complied with.
* Ensure that standards of care are safeguarded, and all staff are aware of the need for patients and clients. High quality care is recognised as of primary importance.
* Act as a positive role model with regards to the Hospital ethos.
Quality & Audit:
* Participate 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.
* Participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation.
* Work closely with the Quality and Patient Safety team, ensuring the department meets accreditation standards at all times.
Health and Safety:
* Uphold UPMC Whitfield Hospital’s policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Prevention and Control, and Health and Safety at Work regulations.
* Identify potential risks for all staff, patients, and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.
* Observe a general duty of care for the health, safety, and well-being of self, colleagues, visitors, and patients.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Be a Registered General Nurse with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* Previous Endoscopy Qualification – desirable.
* At least 1 year’s post-registration experience – essential.
* Evidence of ongoing CPD.
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 market competitive and fair, providing 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.
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