Staff Nurse Inpatients General
About the Role
We are recruiting a Staff Nurse Inpatients General on a full-time, permanent basis at UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality patient care and 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 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.
* Support the unit manager by meeting agreed responsibilities.
Clinical Practice
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.
Professional Development
Maintain high standards of communication, both written and verbal at all times.
Have a working knowledge of all NMBI publications, including the Scope of Practice Framework and Code of Professional Misconduct.
Maintain own professional registration and submit to HR department for verification yearly.
Quality and 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.
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.
Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.
Education and Training
Develop the necessary skills to enable you to act as shift co-ordinator/team leader.
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.
Qualifications and Experience
The post holder must hold the following qualifications to fulfill the requirements of the post:
* Be Registered General Nurse with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* General Inpatient Ward experience is essential.
* Evidence of ongoing CPD.
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