Staff Nurse Catheterization Laboratory

6 days ago


Waterford, Ireland UPMC Ireland Full time

Staff Nurse Catheterization Laboratory - UPMC Whitfield

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

UPMC Whitfield Hospital is recruiting a Staff Nurse (Cath Lab) on a full-time, permanent basis. Provide professional nursing care for a defined group of patients by having responsibility for the assessment, planning, and implementation of care needs, along with the delivery and evaluation of skilled professional care, under the direction of the Department Manager. The CCL Staff Nurse will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring, and compassion are at the center of all we do.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical

- Demonstrate expertise in the nursing assessment and management of emergency cardiac situations including acute cardiac chest pain patients.

- Anticipate, recognize, and rapidly respond to the unpredictable problems/complaints of patients within the Cath Lab and recovery room.

- Provide a safe and welcoming environment for patients in a highly complex and technical area.

- Reassure and support patients that may be awake during procedures.

- Administer medication as prescribed during and after procedures.

- Ensure correct setup of CCL before each procedure, adhering to ANTT and maintaining a sterile environment.

- Ensure adequate supply and maintenance of equipment.

- Assist physicians during catheterization procedures, angioplasties, pacemaker implantation, and other cardiac procedures.

- Liaise with the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner to ensure the safe and effective management of patient flow and robust management of emergency cardiac admissions.

- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team fostering good communication and working relationships with colleagues of all disciplines, using specialized practice to improve patient outcomes.

- Plan the safe transport of critically ill patients within the CCL and when transferring to receiving Cardio-Thoracic Centres.

- Ensure accurate recording of information in CCL using CVIS and the medical record.

Quality & Audit

- Participate and lead as required in clinical audit and research activity within the field, promoting a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence-based practice.

- Undertake research/clinical audit as necessary, critically analyze and provide written reports of the same.

- Participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation.

- Work closely with the Quality and Patient Safety team, ensuring the department is meeting accreditation standards at all times.

Health & Safety

- Uphold UPMC Whitfield Hospital’s policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control, Radiation Safety, and Health and Safety at work regulations and attend updates.

- Identify potential risks for all staff, patients, and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.

- Observe a general duty of care for the health, safety, and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors, and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.

Professional / Education

- Under the direction of the Department Manager, the post holder will:

- Contribute to the identification of training needs pertinent to the clinical area.

- Identify and contribute to the continual enhancement of learning opportunities in the clinical area.

- Participate in the clinical induction of all new nursing and support staff.

- Develop leadership ability in order to act as an effective role model.

- Assume responsibility for own learning and development needs.

- The CCL Staff Nurse will embody the UPMC values in all their day-to-day activities within the hospital.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Be a registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

- Minimum of 4 years working within a catheterization laboratory/coronary care setting.

- Competency in ECG interpretation or a willingness to undertake study for same.

- Evidence of continuous professional development.

- In-depth/extensive experience and knowledge of working within a cardiac care setting.

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

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