Staff Nurse Inpatients General FTC - UPMC WhitfieldLocation: UPMC Whitfield HospitalJob type: PermanentOverview of role: UPMC Whitfield Hospital are recruiting a Staff Nurse Inpatients General on a fixed-term 11 month contract.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical:Ensure the delivery of the highest
possible standard of care to all patients.Act as preceptor to
preregistration students, mentor new clinical staff and new nonclinical
staff. Support and guide all colleagues when needed.Liaise with link lecturers from
affiliated nurse education departments with particular regard to
developing and maintaining 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 or the
Director of Nursing at any time.Identify and discuss
nursing/patient needs with consultants/nursing team, multidisciplinary
team, patients, and carers.Accept responsibility and be
accountable for the holistic care of a named group of patients on a
shift basis.Ensure that the highest possible
standards of patient care and patient safety are maintained at all
times.Demonstrate and promote a patient
centred style of clinical practice, acting as patient advocate at all
times and provide emotional and psychological support to patients
admitted to the unit for treatment.Have an understanding of the
principles and workings of pre assessment.Maintain high standards of
communication, both written and verbal at all times. Have a working
knowledge of all NMBI publications to include the Scope of Practice
Framework and Code of Professional Misconduct.Maintain own professional
registration and submit to HR department for verification yearly.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 ControlsIt is the responsibility of all
UPMC Whitfield Hospital employees to ensure they are aware of and
competent in the reporting of Clinic Risk and all Health and Safety
concerns.Understand and participate in
projects within the Hospital.Undertake a pro-active approach in
achieving and maintaining accreditation standards within UPMC Whitfield
Hospital and have an in-depth knowledge of departmental and
hospital-wide policies.Quality
& Audit:Participate and lead 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 of the
same.Participate in local audits in
preparation for annual accreditation.Work closely with the Quality and
Patient Safety team, ensuring the department is meeting accreditation
standards at all times. Health and
Safety:To uphold UPMC Whitfield
Hospital’s policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control,
Radiation Safety and Health and Safety at work regulations and to attend
updates.Identify potential risks for all
staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting
procedures.To observe a general duty of care
for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors
and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk
management associated with this post.Professional
/ EducationDevelop the necessary skills to
enable you to act as shift co-ordinator /Team Leader This will include
the assessment and allocation of workload to maintain patient and staff
safety at all times.Manage your workload appropriately
to ensure that patient care needs are met, and that you and your
colleagues are able to take an allocated break.Be responsible for the care,
control, storage and administration of drugs according to the Clinic and
statutory Guidelines and the NMBI for the Administration of Medicines
and Medication Management.Develop appropriate IT skills to
enable you to work in an efficient manner within the clinical
environment.Have a working knowledge of Isoft
and other IT systems on the patient pathway.Be able to liaise directly with
consultants with regard to specific patient care and bed allocation.Continually risk assesses the
theatre environment to ensure the safety of all patients, relatives and
staff members. Report any accidents, incidents or complaints according
to UPMC Whitfield Hospital Guidelines, Policies and SOPs.Practice and demonstrate research
based nursing care, maintaining personal and professional development.Undertake any specific training
required to perform your role e.g. use of equipment, administration of
specialist medication.To observe complete
confidentiality of all information including awareness and adherence to
the legal requirements of GDPR legislation.Liaise with the Scheduling Team re
the allocation of patient beds and theatre slots.Qualifications & Experience:Be Registered General Nurse with
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).General Inpatient Ward experience
is 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 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 UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical
centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through
clinical and technological innovation, research and education.
UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across
continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated
network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and
Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty
services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to
more people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided 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 in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across
UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and
Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's
Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.