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To work as part of the Practice Development and ICU management team to identify the clinical educational needs of staff
Keep up to date on relevant changes in clinical standards and develop training materials and/or learning opportunities for all Galway Clinic staff to develop skills
To coordinate mandatory and continuing education for all staff in the Intensive Care Department
To teach and / or coordinate selected courses as applicable in conjunction with in house and external instructors
To manage the orientation program for all new staff to ICU and to expand as necessary
To participate in Practice Development programmes and support the development of PD facilitators within the workplace
Support and advocate the use of evidence in practice
Support and assist staff members who wish to develop service initiatives, service / nursing audits or service / nursing research
To act as a role model for use of evidence in practice and undertake and lead on service improvement projects/audit and research
Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to the delivery of ICU care
To maintain education audits and related records as required
Support preceptors who are in turn guiding nursing students
Act as a link for Undergraduate and post graduate nursing programmes
Support the implementation and audit of nursing standards
To act as a resource for staff in relation to clinical educational issues
Any other duties as outlined by Director of Nursing’s Office.
Requirements
Clinical background in ICU nursing
Have an interest in learning and creating conditions where people can learn
3 years minimum experience in ICU setting
Have proven Clinical, Leadership skills
Ability to work comfortably in multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
Nice to have
Experience of undertaking audit /research and identifying areas where improved practice is needed