Resuscitation Officer
Purpose of the Position:
To provide clinical leadership in the provision of resuscitation training services.
Accountability:
Reports to: Clinical Director/Director of Nursing Liaison / Communication: Heads of Department, Programme Managers
Responsibilities:
The Resuscitation Officer will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the Resuscitation Service in the National Rehabilitation Hospital. This will involve planning, organisation, implementation and evaluation of all Basic and Advanced life support training for appropriate personnel.
A core responsibility will be the supervision and training of staff in all levels of resuscitation training and in particular training on identification and responding to the clinically deteriorating patient to prevent cardiac arrest, and on general resuscitation issues in line with International national and local strategy and service priorities.
The post holder will act as an expert in resuscitation where appropriate providing advice on all aspects of resuscitation training, education and practice.
The Resuscitation Officer will assist in promoting the importance of resuscitation throughout the hospital and supporting staff to be competent and up to date in their resuscitation skills appropriate for their level.
The resuscitation officer will also co-ordinate and deliver training to staff in the management of sepsis, anaphylaxis training, medical emergency scenario training and Irish National Early Warning Score (INEWS) training.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide clinical leadership in the provision of resuscitation training services.
* Develop, administer and evaluate resuscitation training.
* Review current practice and procedures for resuscitation, in order that resuscitation takes place when appropriate.
* Organisation and delivery of all BLS and heart saver AED training for all NRH Interdisciplinary team staff members.
* Organisation of Paediatric BLS and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) courses.
* Co-ordination and delivery of Sepsis Training.
* Co-ordination and delivery of Anaphylaxis Training.
* Co-ordination and delivery of medical emergency scenario training.
* Co-ordination and delivery of Resuscitation Orientation training.
* Co-ordination and delivery of Irish National Early Warning Score (INEWS) training.
* Completion of regular emergency equipment audits.
* Monitor compliance of emergency trolley checks including three-month familiarisation requirements.
* Prepare and update policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure emergency care is in line with national and international evidence.
Working Arrangements:
Full-time position, permanent contract.
Liaisons:
The post holder will work closely with the following departments and individuals:
* Clinical Nurse Specialist infection control practice nurse
* Clinical engineering
* Nursing Education and Training Facilitators
* Risk Management Department
* Clinical programmes and services
* Irish Heart Foundation
* National Cardiac Arrest Audit Group
Professional Requirements:
CNM II qualification or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong knowledge of resuscitation practices and techniques.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with quality improvement processes and tools.
Experience working in a hospital setting preferred.
Benefits:
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
Free onsite parking
Pension Scheme
Learning and development opportunities
Cycle to Work Scheme
Health Services Staffs Credit Union
Annual Tax Saver Travel Scheme