Staff Nurse - UPMC Aut Even
We are recruiting a Staff Nurse (Wards) on a full-time, permanent basis at UPMC Aut Even Hospital. As an integral member of the Nursing and Multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence-based care to patients who attend the hospital.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Practice according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and Professional Clinical Guidelines.
* Adhere to the Nursing Board code for nurses.
* Follow UPMC Aut Even Hospital Guidelines / Policies / Protocols.
* Work within your scope of practice and continuously develop and maintain competence necessary for professional practice.
* Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and be accountable for your practice.
* Provide and maintain a caring, efficient and highly professional nursing service to all patients in your care.
* Aware of ethical policies and procedures which pertain to your area of practice.
* Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient at all times.
* Assume responsibility for and coordinate the management of the ward area in the absence of the CNMII.
* Undertake the role of mentor/buddy where requested and facilitate the orientation and development of new staff.
* Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual programs of care and ensuring that all patients receive the care identified within the agreed nursing model.
* Receive patients and their relatives in a calm, courteous and reassuring manner and ensure they are kept informed of progress and treatments and participate in providing support and help.
* Assist medical staff with procedures and treatments ensuring that all instructions are executed and those observations are documented and reported.
* Ensure that nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
* Proper control, storage and administration of drugs and medicines are in accordance to Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland regulations and Hospital Policy.
* Anticipate and respond to the needs of patients and their relatives.
* Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in the coordination and delivery of patient care.
* Be an advocate for the individual patient and for his/her family if appropriate and required.
* Care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity of the patient is paramount in accordance with the five rights.
* Collaborate with the patient, their family, and the multidisciplinary team to facilitate appropriate discharge planning and continuity of care, beginning at admission stage.
* Ability and competency to use medical equipment and devices safely at ward level.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Registered in the General Division of the register of Nurses kept by NMBI.
* A minimum of 1 to 2 years post-registration experience is desirable.
* Basic Life Support Certification.
* All employees are required to maintain a level of flexibility to meet the needs of the hospital and may be required to move between wards (Surgical, Medical and Day Ward) as patient needs fluctuate.
* Candidates interested in applying for a Staff Nurse role must be available to cover all shifts, i.e. Night Duty, Long Days and Weekends as required.
About UPMC:
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