26UHWN0405 Staff Nurse (General) Acute Services - Supplementary Campaign

University Hospital Waterford•Waterford, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves practicing nursing according to professional codes and guidelines, adhering to HSE policies and legislation, and maintaining competence. The Staff Nurse will deliver patient care within a best-practice framework, manage a caseload, promote patient wellbeing, and actively participate in multidisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, fostering good relationships with patients and their families, and ensuring care is delivered empathetically and ethically. The role also involves collaborating with teams and external agencies for discharge planning and continuity of care, providing patient education, maintaining accurate records, participating in clinical audit and innovation, and promoting health initiatives. The Staff Nurse will also delegate and supervise other staff, rotate to different units as needed, and refer clients to other services. Clinical governance, education, training, development, health and safety, administration, and risk management are also integral parts of this position.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland).
Competence in professional practice.
Awareness of ethical policies and procedures.
Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Accurate record-keeping skills.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines.
Ability to delegate and supervise.
Flexibility to rotate to other units/care settings.
Working knowledge of HIQA Standards.
Compliance with HSE protocols.
Ability to support and participate in sustainability initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience in acute services.
Experience in managing a caseload.
Experience in discharge planning.
Experience in patient education.
Experience in clinical audit.
Experience in mentoring/precepting students.
Experience in policy development.

Responsibilities

Practice Nursing according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) and Professional Clinical Guidelines.
Adhere to national, regional and local Health Service Executive (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.
Deliver the nursing care of an assigned group of patients within a best practice / evidence-based framework.
Manage a designated caseload.
Promote the health, welfare and social wellbeing of patients within our services.
Actively participate as a multi-disciplinary / inter-disciplinary team member in all aspects of service delivery including case conferences, clinical meetings, and team meetings.
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 families / social network supports and the interdisciplinary care team, in the promotion of person-centred care.
Ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity and spiritual needs of the patient are respected.
Promote and recognise the patients’ social and cultural dimensions of care and the need for links with their local community.
Collaborate and work closely with the patient, their family, the multi-disciplinary / interdisciplinary 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.
Maintain appropriate and accurate written and electronic nursing records and reports regarding patient care in accordance with local / national / professional guidelines.
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.
Undertake Key Worker role as appropriate.
Promote a positive health concept with patients and colleagues and contribute to health promotion and disease prevention initiatives of the Health Service Executive.
Delegate to and supervise the work of other grades of staff within the remit of their role, as appropriate.
Demonstrate flexibility by rotating / assisting in other units / care settings as required in order to meet nursing resource needs and the requirements of the integrated services programme (ISP).
Refer clients to other services, as required.
Participate in clinical governance structures within the local / regional / national clinical governance framework.
Contribute to ongoing monitoring, audit and evaluation of the service, as appropriate.
Accurately record and report all complaints to appropriate personnel according to local service policy.
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.
Participate in the development of policies / procedures and guidelines with health, safety, fire, risk and management personnel and participate in their development in conjunction with relevant staff and in compliance with statutory obligations.
Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to patient care or wellbeing.
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.
Adequately identify, assess, manage and monitor risk within their area of responsibility.
Participate in the development, promotion and implementation of infection prevention and control guidelines.
Adhere to organisational dress code.
Assume responsibility for and coordinate the management of the unit / care setting in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Take responsibility for own competency and learning and development needs and actively contribute to the learning and development of the interdisciplinary team.
Complete all mandatory training as deemed necessary by the Director of Nursing and Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland).
Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate.
Identifying areas for improvement and appropriate plans / measures to achieve them.
Provide feedback to the Clinical Nurse Manager or the designated officer with regard to compilation of proficiency assessments for students in the clinical setting.
Develop and use reflective practice techniques to inform and guide practice as part of their daily work.
Identify and contribute to the continual enhancement of learning opportunities within a population health framework.
Participate in the clinical / workplace induction of all new nursing and support staff.
Contribute to the identification of training needs pertinent to the clinical area.
Develop teaching skills and participate in the planning and implementation of orientation, training and teaching programmes for nursing students and other healthcare staff, as appropriate.
Having undergone appropriate training, act as a mentor / preceptor or clinical assessor for students.
Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Participate in innovation and change in the approach to service user care delivery, and contribute to the service planning process based on best practice and under the direction of Nurse Management / Nurse Practice Development, particularly in relation to new research findings and advances in treatment.
Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate.
Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.
Ensure that records are safeguarded and managed as per HSE / local policy and in accordance with relevant legislation.
Work closely with colleagues across the integrated services programme in order to provide a seamless service delivery to the client within the integrated services programme.
Maintain records and submit activity data / furnish appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing, as required.
Contribute to policy development and formulation, performance monitoring, business planning and budgetary control.
Maintain professional standards including patient and data confidentiality.
Contribute to the development and implementation of information sharing protocols, audit systems, referral pathways, individual care plans and shared care arrangements.
Contribute to ongoing monitoring, audit and evaluation of the service, as appropriate.
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.
Ensure that equipment is safe to use and report any malfunctions in a timely manner.
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.
Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility.
Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.