Key Responsibilities
1. Professional Responsibilities
2. Clinical Responsibilities
3. Educational Responsibilities
4. Management Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 and 2/ Charge Nurse the post holder will:
1. Practice Nursing according to the professional code as laid down by the Irish Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland.
2. Follow the policies and procedures as laid down by the Saolta University Health Care Group.
3. Support the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Nursing/Midwifery Department.
4. Follow appropriate lines of authority within the Nurse Management structure.
5. Participate as a team member in all aspects of patient care.
6. Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and assume responsibility for professional self-development.
7. Recognise the importance of good interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and staff.
8. Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other areas of the hospital as required.
9. Participate in internal rotations as required to facilitate service needs and enhance professional development.
10. Through performance evaluation with Clinical Nurse Manager 1 and 2/ Charge Nurse, recognise self-limitations and plan for appropriate measures to overcome them.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 and 2/ Charge Nurse, the post holder will:
1. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care programmes within the agreed framework for practice.
2. Adapt a collaborative approach to patient care through the co-ordination of care and interventions provided by other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
3. Act as an advocate for the patient and their family to ensure that they are appropriately informed and counselled regarding their short/long term care needs.
4. Collaborate with the patient, their family and the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate appropriate discharge planning and continuity of care.
5. Maintain appropriate and accurate written records regarding patient care.
6. Promote innovation and change in the approach to patient care delivery, particularly in relation to new research findings and advances in treatment.
7. Participate in the setting of professional standards. Understand and co-operate with the need to measure and audit the effectiveness of care given.
8. Participate in research programmes and understand the need for research-based practice.
9. Ensure that correct handling and sympathetic treatment of patients is carried out by all staff, and that the dignity of the patient is given proper consideration.
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