RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.
We are urgently seeking Staff Nurse - Theatre for a private hospital in Westmeath, Ireland.
Responsibilities
* Work to NMBI Scope of Practice and maintain the competence necessary for professional practice.
* Be available and flexible to work in all clinical areas of the Hospital as required.
* Deliver a high level of evidenced-based patient centred care.
* Adhere to both national and Hospital protocols, policies, procedures and guidelines and standards of practices.
* Liaise with Theatre Consultants concerning patient care and treatment.
* Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient.
* Promote the health, welfare and social wellbeing of patients within our services.
* Actively participate as a multi-disciplinary / inter-disciplinary team member in all aspects of service delivery, clinical and team meetings.
* Report and consult with the relevant CNM2 on clinical issues as appropriate.
* Maintain appropriate and accurate written nursing records and reports regarding patient care in accordance with local / national / professional guidelines.
* Participate in clinical audit and review.
* Ensure that patient specimens and forms are accurately labelled without delay.
* Handle all Theatre equipment correctly and with care.
* Check patient's identity and consent on entry/arrival to Theatre.
* Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to patient care or well being.
* Be aware of, and comply with, the principles of clinical governance including quality, risk and health and safety and be individually responsible for clinical governance, risk management / health and safety issues in their area of work.
* Participate in the development, promotion and implementation of infection prevention and control guidelines.
* Accurately record and report all incidents and complaints to appropriate personnel according to local service policy.
Requirements
* NMBI Registered General Nurse license in good standing.
* To have at least 1 year’s recent relevant post-registration nursing experience, preferably in an acute hospital setting.
* Previous experience in a Theatre environment in any of one of the specialty areas of Anaesthetics, Scrubbing, Recovery, or Endoscopy is preferred but full training is given.
* Possess well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills, proven clinical ability, risk management, clinical audit, and excellent communication skills.
#J-18808-Ljbffr