Staff Nurse Pre-Assessment FTC

Overview

UPMC Whitfield Hospital are recruiting a Pre-Assessment Staff Nurse on an 11-month part-time fixed term contract. To provide and coordinate exceptional patient care in Pre-Operative testing and assessment clinic for UPMC Whitfield Hospital. The nurse will work as an integral member of the nursing and multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of evidence-based care to the patients who attend. The role involves working in a clinical setting, interacting with patients. The hours are shifts over a Monday to Friday roster, with very occasional Saturday work depending on service needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments including medical history review, physical examinations, and necessary investigations.
• Identify and manage pre-existing medical conditions that may impact surgical outcomes.
• Coordinate and facilitate necessary pre-operative tests such as blood work, ECGs, MRSA screening, and imaging.
• Recognise and escalate any potential risks to the appropriate consultant or consultant anaesthetist.
• Optimise patients for surgery by ensuring they are fit and adequately prepared.
• Provide patient education regarding their upcoming procedure, anaesthesia, fasting guidelines, and medication adjustments.
• Address patient concerns, answer questions, and provide reassurance.
• Work within the current nursing practice in accordance with NMBI guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate seamless patient care.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records ensuring all pre-assessment documentation is completed.
• Ensure all test results are reviewed and communicated properly.
• Schedule follow-up assessments.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives in the department.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, national guidelines and best practices in pre-operative assessment.
• Ability to multi-task with telephone communication and medical record charting.
• Strong empathy when dealing with patients and family undergoing surgical interventions.
• Maintain a safe environment within the department for both staff and patients.

Qualifications & Experience

• Be registered in the general division of the register of nurses kept by NMBI.
• Experience in Phlebotomy
• Experience in ECG recording desirable
• Strong clinical assessment skills, and the ability to identify and manage risk factors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using computers and patient management system, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

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.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

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

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries
• Hospitals

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