Staff Nurse FTC Inpatients General - UPMC Whitfield
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term
Overview of role:
UPMC Whitfield are recruiting a Staff Nurse Inpatients General on a 12-month fixed term contract.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. 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 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 to ensure 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 providing 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, including the Scope of Practice Framework and Code of Professional Misconduct.
Maintain own professional registration and submit to HR department for verification yearly.
2. 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.
3. Health & Safety:
Uphold UPMC Whitfield Hospital's policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control, Radiation Safety and Health and Safety at work regulations and attend updates.
Identify potential risks for all staff, patients, and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.
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.
4. Professional/ Educational:
Develop the necessary skills to enable you to act as shift coordinator/Team Leader, including 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 can 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 efficiently 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 regarding specific patient care and bed allocation.
Continuously risk assess 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.
Observe complete confidentiality of all information, including awareness and adherence to the legal requirements of GDPR legislation.
Liaise with the Scheduling Team regarding the allocation of patient beds and theatre slots.
Qualifications & Experience:
Be a registered general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
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.
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:
A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation
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