Staff Nurse Day Surgery - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford

Clinical: Ensure the delivery of the highest possible standard of care to all patients. Act as preceptor to pre-registration students, mentor new clinical staff and new nonclinical staff. Support and guide all colleagues when needed. Liaise with link lecturers from affiliated nurse education departments with particular regard to developing and maintaining UPMC Whitfield Hospital as a recognised learning environment for student nurses. Develop and maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a good team spirit and collaborative working practices. Support the unit manager by meeting agreed responsibilities as set out by the Unit Manager , Assistant Director of Nursing or the Director of Nursing at any time. Identify and discuss nursing/patient needs with consultants/nursing team, multidisciplinary team, patients and carers. Accept responsibility and be accountable for the holistic care of a named group of patients on a shift basis. Ensure that the highest possible standards of patient care and patient safety are maintained at all times. Demonstrate and promote a patient centred style of clinical practice, acting as patient advocate at all times and provide emotional and psychological support to patients admitted to the unit for treatment. Maintain high standards of communication, both written and verbal at all times. Have a working knowledge of all NMBI publications to include the Scope of Practice Framework and Code of Professional Misconduct. Maintain own professional registration and submit to HR department for verification yearly. Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of the following and always practice within the guidelines and policies written at both unit and hospital level: Clinical risk reporting policy Occupational Health Facilities Management Patient Moving and Handling Resuscitation / Basic Life Support Health and Safety Departmental Financial Budgetary Controls It is the responsibility of all UPMC Whitfield Hospital employees to ensure they are aware of and competent in the reporting of Clinic Risk and all Health and Safety concerns. Understand and participate in projects within the Hospital. Undertake a pro-active approach in achieving and maintaining accreditation standards within UPMC Whitfield Hospital and have an in-depth knowledge of departmental and hospital-wide policies. Quality Audit: Participate and lead as required in clinical audit and research activity within the field, promoting a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence- based practice. Undertake clinical audit as necessary, and to participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation. Health and Safety: To uphold UPMC Whitfield Hospital’s policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control, Radiation Safety and Health and Safety at work regulations and to attend updates. Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures. To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post. Professional / Education Manage your workload appropriately to ensure that patient care needs are met, and that you and your colleagues are able to take an allocated break. Be responsible for the care, control, storage and administration of drugs according to the Clinic and statutory Guidelines and the NMBI for the Administration of Medicines and Medication Management. Develop appropriate IT skills to enable you to work in an efficient manner within the clinical environment. Have a working knowledge of IPiMS and other IT systems on the patient pathway. Be able to liaise directly with consultants with regard to specific patient care. Continually risk assesses the environment to ensure the safety of all patients, relatives and staff members. Report any accidents, incidents or complaints according to UPMC Whitfield Hospital Guidelines, Policies and SOPs. Practice and demonstrate research based nursing care, maintaining personal and professional development. Undertake any specific training required to perform your role e.g. use of equipment, administration of specialist medication. To observe complete confidentiality of all information including awareness and adherence to the legal requirements of GDPR legislation.