Anaesthetics Nurse

Job description

Job Title; Staff Nurse

Department; Anaesthetics

Location; Private Hospital South Dublin

Overall Purpose of Job

Provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring, and compassion are at the centre of all that we do.

All posts in the Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.

Qualifications

• NMBI Registered General Nurse license.
• BLS & ACLS

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year post registration experience in an acute hospital setting
• A management course is desirable.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Will participate as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Will facilitate and deliver quality patient care by effective and efficient management of available time and resources demonstrating professional leadership and clinical expertise. Will advance current nursing practice in accordance with NMBI guidelines.
• As a Staff Nurse in Anaesthetics will participate in ongoing professional development within the department in line with current and future service demands and advances within Anaesthetic nursing.
• The Staff Nurse will communicate with the Clinical Coordinator and provide support as required.
• The Staff Nurse in Anaesthetics will manage the day to day operational requirements that arise and will collaborate closely with the members of other departments.
• Responsibility for ensuring the operation of safe equipment and adequate supplies in an efficiently arranged physical setting.
• Adhere to internal controls for department.
• Participate in all regulatory and mandatory survey processes within the Hospital.
• The post holder will be familiar with and adhere to The Professional Scope of Practice Framework (NMBI 2000).
• The patient’s needs are individually assessed.
• A care plan and evaluation process is planned and implemented.
• Patients are cared for in the optimum clinical environment, adhering to all nursing and hospital wide policies and guidelines.
• Delegation is appropriate to the skill level and knowledge of the individual to whom the task is delegated.
• Documentation is recorded in a professional, legible and timely fashion.
• Deputise for the Clinical Coordinator as appropriate.
• The staff nurse will be cross trained and may be allocated to PACU as needed.
• Demonstrate evidence of recent and relevant experience in the specialised area and in an acute hospital setting.

• Demonstrate knowledge of new developments in specialised area.
• Demonstrate knowledge of national strategies where appropriate to nursing care.
• Maintain up to date certificates in BLS and ACLS.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual reviews;
• Pension Scheme
• Fully funded Private health insurance
• Life assurance and long-term illness income protection
• Free income protection (after 2 years of service)
• Paid maternity leave (conditions apply)
• Paternity leave
• Wedding leave
• Subsidised staff parking
• Subsidised on-site café’s
• Staff discounts in local restaurants, pharmacies, and businesses
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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