▷ High Salary: Staff Nurse Day Surgery FTC

4 days ago

Waterford, Ireland UPMC Ireland Full time

Staff Nurse Day Surgery FTC - UPMC Whitfield

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term

Overview of role:

UPMC Whitfield are recruiting a Staff Nurse on a 12-month fixed term contract. To work as a member of a team of nurses at UPMC Whitfield Hospital providing high quality, patient centred care for patients and their families. To develop and maintain good relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. To work closely with nursing colleagues, developing innovative practice within the unit delivering evidence-based care. To develop specialist knowledge of nursing practice relating to his/her clinical area.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical:

- Ensure the delivery of the highest possible standard of care to all patients.
- Act as preceptor to pre-registration students, mentor new clinical staff and new nonclinical staff. Support and guide all colleagues when needed.
- Liaise with link lecturers from affiliated nurse education departments with particular regard to developing and maintaining UPMC Whitfield Hospital as a recognised learning environment for student nurses.
- Develop and maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a good team spirit and collaborative working practices.
- Support the unit manager by meeting agreed responsibilities as set out by the Unit Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing or the Director of Nursing at any time.
- Identify and discuss nursing/patient needs with consultants/nursing team, multidisciplinary team, patients and carers.
- Accept responsibility and be accountable for the holistic care of a named group of patients on a shift basis.
- Ensure that the highest possible standards of patient care and patient safety are maintained at all times.
- Demonstrate and promote a patient centred style of clinical practice, acting as patient advocate at all times and provide emotional and psychological support to patients admitted to the unit for treatment.
- Maintain high standards of communication, both written and verbal at all times. Have a working knowledge of all NMBI publications to include the Scope of Practice Framework and Code of Professional Misconduct.
- Maintain own professional registration and submit to HR department for verification yearly.
- Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of the following and always practice within the guidelines and policies written at both unit and hospital level:

- Clinical risk reporting policy
- Occupational Health
- Facilities Management
- Patient Moving and Handling
- Resuscitation / Basic Life Support
- Health and Safety
- Departmental Financial & Budgetary Controls

- It is the responsibility of all UPMC Whitfield Hospital employees to ensure they are aware of and competent in the reporting of Clinic Risk and all Health and Safety concerns.
- Understand and participate in projects within the Hospital.

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 clinical audit as necessary, and to participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation.

Health and Safety:

- To uphold UPMC Whitfield Hospital’s policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control, Radiation Safety and Health and Safety at work regulations and to attend updates.
- Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.
- To 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:

- Manage your workload appropriately to ensure that patient care needs are met, and that you and your colleagues are able to take an allocated break.
- Be responsible for the care, control, storage and administration of drugs according to the Clinic and statutory Guidelines and the NMBI for the Administration of Medicines and Medication Management.
- Develop appropriate IT skills to enable you to work in an efficient manner within the clinical environment.
- Have a working knowledge of IPiMS and other IT systems on the patient pathway.
- Be able to liaise directly with consultants with regard to specific patient care.
- Continually risk assess the environment to ensure the safety of all patients, relatives and staff members. Report any accidents, incidents or complaints according to UPMC Whitfield Hospital Guidelines, Policies and SOPs.
- Practice and demonstrate research based nursing care, maintaining personal and professional development.
- Undertake any specific training required to perform your role e.g. use of equipment, administration of specialist medication.
- To observe complete confidentiality of all information including awareness and adherence to the legal requirements of GDPR legislation.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Relevant post registration experience, with at least 1 year’s experience in surgical nursing.
- Experience in urology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, general surgery an advantage.
- Full registration with NBMI - essential.
- IT literate.
- Certified in BLS.
- Surgical clinical knowledge and skills.
- IV cannulation skills an advantage.
- Collaboration.
- Organisation and negotiation skills.
- Leadership and motivational skills.
- Knowledge regarding quality improvement and standard of care within practice area.
- Effective Communication skills.
- Proficient in English speaking and writing.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Maintain a personal portfolio.

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:

A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based

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