The person appointed to this post will work within the Acute Healthcare setting working as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering a coordinated approach to patient care.
The Emergency Department provides 24/7 emergency care.
Regrettably admitted patients are also care for in this department when inpatient capacity has been exceeded.
The Emergency Department is managed operationally and professionally by a CNM3 in conjunction with Emergency Medicine Consultants.
There is a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary team work within the department.
The CNMII has a responsibility to assist with the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training and education utilising resources such as NIRSP, HSE land etc.
To provide clinical leadership and quality assurance supports
To provide direct patient care.