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Bank Staff Nurse role within the Wards department at Blackrock Clinic, the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. The role requires practicing within the Codes of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by the Nursing and Midwifery board of Ireland (NMBI) and complying with the policies and procedures of Blackrock Clinic.
Job Responsibility:
Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
Utilising assessment skills and techniques to determine patient needs on admission
Documenting nursing admission assessment thoroughly and accurately
Continually assess patient condition
Clearly identify patient problems for which nursing care will be given
Develop and document a care plan based on patient needs and best practice
Update the written or computerised care plan
Develop appropriate and individualised patient education and discharge planning and utilise available ward resources for same
Collaborate with other health care team members within the defined clinical area in accordance with the patient care plan
Develop discharge criteria from time of admission
Plan work to allow time for training, meetings etc
Provide safe, comprehensive nursing based on current standards and research, perform procedures according to established policy and procedures
Administer the developed care plan in a consistent and flexible manner
Fulfil prescribed orders completely and accurately
Provide care with minimal supervision in a timely accurate and safe manner
Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues
Advocate as necessary for the patients, respecting their dignity and confidentiality
Function effectively in an emergency situation
Adapt to changing workloads
Know and practice within legal requirements including those set down by NMBI
Evaluate and update care plans appropriately
Evaluate personal nursing practice as compared to standards of care and know own ability and competence
Participate in quality assurance by assisting to identify recurrent nursing problems and cooperate in data collection and problem solving
Comply with all hospital policy’s in relation to Infection Prevention and Control
Promoting the safety, health, welfare and social wellbeing of patients and respect the dignity and confidentiality of patients and their families
Maintaining appropriate and accurate written/electronic nursing and midwifery records and care plans regarding patient care in accordance with local/national/professional guidelines
Taking responsibility for own competency and learning and development needs and actively contribute to the learning and development of the wider nursing and primary care team
Co-operating with the introduction of ICT systems, utilise and analyse the data and adopting the use of new systems in line with policies and procedures
Ensuring that records are protected and managed as per Blackrock Clinic’s policy and in accordance with relevant legislation
Working closely with colleagues across the hospital in order to provide a seamless service delivery to the patients
Evidence of participation in audit and evaluation of care provision including collection of quality care metrics where same are in place
Communication Skills
Maintain documents according to the policies and procedures of Blackrock Clinic
Update documents to observe physical and emotional symptoms and changes
Report relevant information verbally and in writing to appropriate nursing personnel
Respond appropriately to patient/family requests and questions
Communicate appropriate with colleagues and other members of the health care team
Recognise self-limitations and seek assistance
Attend and contribute in staff meetings and team briefing
Communicate in a manner that avoids antagonism, reduces conflict and prevents undue anxiety
Professional Expectations
Function within the limits of NMBI and hospital policies, procedures and standards
Support the Mission Statement of Blackrock Clinic
Observe appropriate lines of authority
Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other areas of the hospital as required
Set annual goals and objectives with CNM
Continue to develop personal knowledge and skills
Seek and take education opportunities in addition to those provided by the hospital
Provide direct supervision to other members of the nursing team when appropriate
Participate in working groups to develop and promote quality care within Blackrock Clinic
Participate in the education of learners and assist with the orientation of new personnel
Present a professional appearance and be punctual
Accept responsibility for “Acting Up” in specific instances, as assigned
Comply with and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures
Requirements:
Registered in the general division of NMBI
Evidence of personal professional development
Ongoing skills training – relevant to care required for patient case load
Valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland (or eligible for a work permit in the case of critical skills)