Staff Nurse - Endoscopy Role
Location: Dublin
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Nurse to join our team in the endoscopy unit of a leading hospital in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated individual to contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating patient care within the endoscopy unit, handling the preparation, care, and discharge of patients undergoing interventional endoscopy procedures, and providing care to patients receiving conscious sedation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee and coordinate patient care within the endoscopy unit.
* Prepare, care for, and discharge patients undergoing interventional endoscopy procedures (Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Urology, and ERCPs).
* Provide care to patients receiving conscious sedation.
* Demonstrate proficiency in using and interpreting Aldrete, Ramsay, and Gloucester scoring systems.
* Successfully complete procedural sedation competency assessment.
* Utilize the EndoRADD system effectively.
* Manage drug administration, including accurate recording, dosage calculation, and aseptic IV drug administration.
* Ensure proper wound management with a focus on aseptic techniques.
* Handle central lines, Hickman's, implanted ports, and peripheral intravenous cannulas.
* Streamline the admission process and maintain up-to-date care plans for patients.
* Efficiently discharge patients while providing all necessary information.
* Deliver appropriate and timely patient and family education.
* Effectively manage patients requiring transmission-based precautions.
* Maintain compliance with nursing documentation standards.
* Adhere to all Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.
Requirements:
* Active NMBI pin
* 2-4 years of post-registration experience in the relevant specialty
* Recognized qualification related to the specialty
* Minimum 1 year of prior management experience
* Completion of a management training program desirable
* ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) training
* Demonstrated clinical and professional competence
* Proficiency in various IT applications
* Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
* Excellent communication skills, including ability to engage effectively with both patients and staff
* Proven ability to perform well under pressure
Working Hours:
The standard work schedule consists of 37.5 hours per week. Your contracted hours may vary within the timeframe of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM throughout the week, as needed to fulfill the extended day service requirements outlined in the Framework Agreement.