Staff Nurse - Emergency Department Job at Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic (Lucan, Co. Dublin)

Job Description

The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Emergency Department nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department will demonstrate strong clinical skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.

Job Responsibility

Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all Emergency patients
Ensure that controlled drug records are kept in accordance with standard recognised legal and professional practice
Ensure safe practice is adhered to in the storage and administration of all drugs in accordance with local policy and Department of Health / NMBI guidelines, keeping patient and staff safety a priority
Supervise the nursing practice of less experienced staff members of the nursing team and participate in the educational aspects of that practice
Be aware of the multifaceted needs of emergency, medical and surgical patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families
Be aware of community based support for medical and surgical patients
Keep accurate, comprehensive, up-dated records and written reports as required and guided by NMBI recommendations
Participate in the safe custody of medications, in accordance with hospital policy
Ensure correct and economical use of Unit stocks and material and the safe and correct use of all equipment
Ensure the safe keeping of patient’s belongings in accordance with hospital policy where necessary
Document all necessary care given on the Meditech Patient information system
Be in charge of the Ward/Unit when requested to do so in the CNMs absence
Be willing to be deployed to other areas of the hospital if requested to do so
Document and report to the CNM, in a timely and comprehensive manner, any incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints and participate in any subsequent investigation as requested
Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and committees as required
Contribute to the requirements of NMBI for the practice of professional nursing are met and upheld including the development of an expanded scope of nursing practice
Take personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research
Attend and participate in staff development programmes on an ongoing basis
Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff and be available to provide orientation as deemed necessary, helping them to integrate as members of the Unit team
Assist in the training of nursing support staff together
Identify and inform the Learning and Education Team of any training and professional development requirements
Attend all mandatory training days and ensure that all mandatary training is in date
Comply with all HR system and policy requirements
Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care
Ensure compliance with all relevant Hermitage Medical Clinic guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
Participate in the continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices through regular audit programmes and review engaging with the multi-disciplinary team where required
Assist in promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement across the department
Be aware of the core objectives, standards and key performance indicators for the service and contribute to the monitoring of performance against these standards
Participate in the requirements of the hospitals accreditation process
Participate in the requirements of the hospital’s risk management programme
Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients
Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings
Work with members of the Multidisciplinary team in devising Standard Operating Procedures for the development of the Unit
Assist in ensuring a culture of safety, promoting positive reporting of incidents and near misses
investigate and take remedial action on incidents or near misses involving patients and staff according to hospital policies, protocols and guidelines

Requirements

Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
Have at least three years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting with at least one years’ Emergency Department nursing experience
Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support course or be in pursuit of same
Clinical Skills
IT skills
Quality focus
Risk Management
Clinical audit
Team work
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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