Full-time Staff Nurse - Day Ward - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin
Location: UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin
Job type: Full-time Contract of Employment
Overview of role:
The Staff Nurse will be expected to take responsibility for a caseload of patients in which you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. In addition, you are expected to practice within the Code of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by An Bord Altranais and comply with Policies and Procedures of the Sports Surgery Clinic. You will be held responsible to the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 and in their absence to the delegated CNM holding shift responsibility for the theatre. At all times you will practice within the limits of your experience.
The Day Ward Nurse will be required to possess a clear understanding and commitment to the ethos and philosophy of the Sports Surgery Clinic.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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To maintain throughout the Clinic an awareness of the primacy of patient in relation to all clinical activities and maintain a high standard of nursing care.
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To create and promote healthy working relationships.
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To demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the Clinic.
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To ensure that each patient is treated as an individual and that privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
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To actively participate in the Clinic’s Accreditation programme and the ethos of Continuous Quality Improvement.
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To ensure that programmes of care are being implemented and evaluated to meet the individual needs of each patient thus evaluating the effects of nursing care on patient’s progress and adjusting nursing care orders accordingly.
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To exercise appropriate professional judgement in clinical issues.
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To ensure the recording of accurate and comprehensive treatment and nursing records and audit.
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To co-operate with and assist medical staff in the care of patients.
- To provide a visible clinical presence at all times and facilitate as situations arise e.g. cardiac arrest.
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To provide a high standard of safe practice for patient care pre and post operatively.
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To providing safe, comprehensive nursing care to a caseload of patients within the guidelines laid out by An Bord Altranais.
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To support and supervise care assistants and other support staff in carrying out their allocated clinical duties to the required standard.
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To ensure that all staff practice nursing within the code set for the profession by An Bord Altranais.
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To ensure that there is effective communication with the Clinical Nurse Managers, Nursing Administration, patients and relatives.
- To ensure that a professional standard of behaviour is maintained at all times.
At all times support the leadership of the Director of Nursing and Clinical Nurse Manager.
- To promote good relationships with other key members of the clinic staff through the exercising of attitudes which convey an understanding and awareness of the wider function of the Clinic.
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To adhere to Clinic policies in respect of grievance / disciplinary matters and health and safety.
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To participate in clinical audit projects to provide continued improvement to quality of patient care.
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To exercise the An Bord Altranais code of conduct.
- To be aware of the need to keep abreast of clinical and professional developments by showing evidence of continuing professional development.
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To assist the Clinical Nurse Manager in delivering formal and informal teaching of all nursing staff including care assistants.
- To act as mentor to junior staff ensuring that their learning objectives are met and that they receive adequate supervision at all times.
- To participate as requested in the induction and guidance of new staff to the clinic.
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To participate in teaching nursing procedures to post graduate student nurses.
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To instruct and supervise junior nursing staff to enable them to attain their potential and assume responsibility for delegated duties.
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To be alert to the learning needs of staff and to the many opportunities for teaching in order to promote continued education.
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To attend and participate in in-service programmes when appropriate.
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To keep up to date with current developments in nursing practice and education.
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To report any faulty mechanical equipment to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
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To deal with theatre incidents and accidents in accordance with Clinic policy and to accurately record and report detail.
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To communicate with theatre and other departments to ensure continuity of patient care and safe transfer of patients.
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To keep informed of all relevant policies including Health and Safety Policy to ensure maintenance of a safe working environment.
- To maintain safe custody of controlled drugs according to clinic policy.
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To consult with other nursing teams to ensure efficient and effective service.
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To act as a full member of the Nursing Team in the clinical area.
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To positively participate in Change Management and Development.
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To attend meetings and sit on committees as required.
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To use knowledge, judgement and experience to develop ways of coping with crisis situations i.e. patient and staff.
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To report accidents and incidents as per clinic policy.
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To observe and uphold daily cleaning standards in the department and to report any inadequacies to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
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To promote, nurture and maintain a high level of staff morale hence promoting team spirit and job satisfaction among nursing, and other staff within the theatre.
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To deputise for the CNM 1 as required.
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To actively contribute to the process of clinical risk management.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Be a Registered Nurse and eligible to register with An Bord Altranais on the General Division of the live register.
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A recognised Orthopaedic Course or Orthopaedic experience is desirable
Candidates must ideally:
Have managed patient care ensuring the highest professional standards using an evidence based and care planning approach.
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Be computer literate.
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Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail
Have excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
Be able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.
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Be free from any defect or disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
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Be of good character.
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.
Salary: €39,101.00 - €59,074.00 per annum based on a 37.5 hour working week.
Incremental Credit will apply to the above salary.
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.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
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.
