Staff Nurse Orthopaedics
We are currently recruiting a Staff Nurse Orthopaedics on a full-time, permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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 Controls
* It is the responsibility of all UPMC Whitfield Hospital employees to ensure they are aware of and competent in the reporting of Hospital 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 / Education:
* Develop 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:
* The Post holder must hold the following to fulfil the requirements of this post: Be Registered General Nurse with The Nursing and Midwifery Bord of Ireland (NMBI).
* Orthopaedic and/or General Inpatient Ward experience is essential.
* Paediatric experience is desirable.
* Evidence of ongoing CPD.
About UPMC:
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Benefits include:
* Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
* 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.
* Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
* Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
* Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
* Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.