Staff Nurse Oncology - Limerick Cancer Centre
Location: Limerick Cancer Centre
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
We are hiring a Staff Nurse to join our Oncology team on a full-time permanent contract.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Professional Responsibilities:
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Practice Nursing according to the Code of Professional Conduct
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Adhere to HSE guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation
- Work within their scope of practice and take measures to develop and maintain the competence necessary for professional practice
- Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and be accountable for their practice
- Be aware of ethical policies and procedures which pertain to their area of practice
- Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient
- Follow appropriate lines of authority within the Nurse Management structure Clinical Practice
- Deliver the nursing care of an assigned group of patients within a best practice / evidence based
- Manage a designated caseload
- Promote the health, welfare and social wellbeing of patients within our services
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual person centred care programmes within an agreed framework and in accordance with best practice
- Develop and promote good interpersonal relationships with patients, their family / social network supports and the interdisciplinary care team in the promotion of person centred care
- Collaborate and work closely with the patient, their family, the multi-disciplinary / inter-disciplinary team, external agencies and services to facilitate discharge planning, continuity of care and specific care requirements
- Provide appropriate and timely education and information to the patient, their family and be an advocate for the individual patient and for their family
- Report and consult with senior nursing management on clinical issues as appropriate
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Participate in innovation and change in the approach to patient care delivery particularly in relation to new research findings, evidence based practice and advances in treatment
- Participate in clinical audit and review
- Participate in community needs assessment and ongoing community delivery of care as appropriate
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Promote a positive health concept with patients and colleagues and contribute to health promotion and disease prevention initiatives of the Health Service Executive
Clinical Governance:
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Contribute to on-going monitoring, audit and evaluation of the service as appropriate
- Accurately record and report all complaints to appropriate personnel according to local service policy
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Participate in the development of policies / procedures and guidelines to support compliance with current legal requirements, where existing, for the safe storage and administration of medicines and other clinical products
- Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to patient care
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Be aware of, and comply with, the principles of clinical governance including quality, risk and health and safety and be individually responsible for clinical governance, risk management / health and safety issues in their area of work
- Participate in the development, promotion and implementation of infection prevention and control guidelines
- Complete all mandatory training and take responsibility for own competency, learning and development needs
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Develop teaching skills and participate in the planning and implementation of orientation, training and teaching programmes for nursing students and other health-care staff as appropriate
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Maintain records and submit activity data / furnish appropriate reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager as required
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Ensure that the care setting is maintained in good order using appropriate models, that supplies are adequate and that all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate use
- Assist with ordering of supplies as required and ensure the appropriate and efficient use of supplies is made and exercise economy in the use of consumables
- Undertake other duties as required by the Clinical Nurse Manager
General:
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Through the course of the working day or week there maybe a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management.
- Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation.
- To respect the organisational values of the Hospital.
Quality & Safety – Safe Culture:
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Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC. As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence.
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You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes.
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Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives.
- Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead.
Health & Safety:
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UPMC employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
- Employees must co-operate with UPMC to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all Incidents and near misses.
- All employees are required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health & safety on an annual basis.
Information Governance:
In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required
Qualifications & Experience:
Skills Essential to the Post:
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Competent in IV chemotherapy administration
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Competent in Accessing of CVAD devices
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Competent in IV Cannulation & Phlebotomy
Qualifications:
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Be registered general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
Experience:
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1-2 yrs Oncology experience
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Demonstrate depth and breadth of nursing experience in oncology nursing, as relevant to the role.
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Oncology Post Grad or similar desirable
Salary scale: € 37,788.19 - € 56,032.05 per annum based on a 37.5 hour
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
