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Our Daycare Staff Nurses are responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Daycare nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Staff Nurse in Daycare 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:
Work as a member of the nursing team on day duty and perform duties as allocated by the Clinical Nurse Manager 2
Deliver skilled practical care to patients and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care, ensuring a patient centred focus
Be aware of the multifaceted needs of patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families
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
Be aware of the multifaceted needs of emergency, medical and surgical patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families
Keep accurate, comprehensive, updated records and written reports as required and guided by NMBI recommendations
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 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 and sharing knowledge with other staff members
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
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 Blackrock Health Hermitage 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 multidisciplinary 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 evidencebased 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:
Full registration with the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
At least one years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting
Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support course or be in pursuit of same