Staff Nurse

• Practice Nursing according to the Code of Professional Conduct
• Work within their scope of practice
• Support the Clinical Nurse Specialists in the development of the Gynaecology, Urology and Breast Health units
• Offer advice and support to patients and their families
• Ensure all patients attending the Women’s Health Centre are fully aware of what to expect
• Work in collaboration with the consultants to develop care pathways
• Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour
• Be aware of ethical policies and procedures
• Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient
• Follow appropriate lines of authority
• Deliver the nursing care of an assigned group of patients
• Manage a designated caseload
• Promote the health, welfare, and social wellbeing of patients
• Actively participate as a multi-disciplinary team member
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual person-centred care programmes
• Develop and promote good interpersonal relationships
• Ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner
• Promote and recognise the patients’ social and cultural dimensions of care
• Collaborate and work closely with the patient, their family, and the multi-disciplinary team
• Provide appropriate and timely education and information
• Report and consult with senior nursing management
• Maintain appropriate and accurate nursing records
• Participate in clinical audit and review
• Promote a positive health concept
• Participate in clinical governance structures
• Have a working knowledge of HIQA and JCI Standards
• Contribute to ongoing monitoring, audit and evaluation
• Accurately record and report all complaints
• Participate in the development of policies for the safe storage and administration of medicines
• Participate in the development of health and safety policies
• Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter detrimental to patient care
• Be aware of, and comply with, the principles of clinical governance
• Participate in the implementation of infection prevention and control guidelines
• Adhere to organisational dress code
• Assume responsibility for and coordinate the management of the unit in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager
• Take responsibility for own competency and learning
• Complete all mandatory training
• Participate in performance evaluation
• Develop and use reflective practice techniques
• Participate in the development of performance indicators
• Ensure that records are safeguarded and managed as per policy
• Work closely with colleagues to provide a seamless service
• Maintain records and submit activity data
• Contribute to policy development, performance monitoring, business planning and budgetary control
• Maintain professional standards
• Contribute to the development of information sharing protocols and audit systems
• Ensure that the care setting is maintained in good order
• Ensure that equipment is safe to use and report malfunctions
• Assist with ordering of supplies
• Undertake other duties as required
• Support sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives.

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
• Have at least two years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting, with one year in a surgical setting
• Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support course
• Sufficient clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice
• The ability to plan and organise effectively
• The ability to build and maintain relationships including the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.

Experience in Theatre, Urology, Gynaecology or Endoscopy is desirable.

• Competitive salary
• Onsite parking
• Pension
• Annual bonus*
• Discounted café
• Sports and Social club
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted onsite pharmacy