Relief Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment Clinic - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin

Location: UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin
Job type: Relief 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. At all times you will practice within the limits of your experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Undertake the assessment of care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care within the Pre-Assessment Clinic setting.
Carry out all relevant forms of care unsupervised.
Act on behalf of patients and carers to ensure their views are respected.
Assist Consultants with side room procedures adhering to hospital policies.
Work in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team, this includes working in Phlebotomy and the wound clinic.
Liaise with Patient Services staff to ensure that all patients awaiting an elective procedure are screened prior to surgery.
Inform Patient Services staff of any DNA’s to clinic.
Participate in the pre-assessment of surgical patients and the subsequent planning and implementation and evaluation of their care.
Promote best practice in all aspects of care delivered to patients, relatives and their carers.

Respects individual’s privacy, dignity, wishes and beliefs, minimising any unnecessary discomfort and encouraging full participation in the assessment of need.
Obtains informed consent for all nursing procedures to be carried out. These may include taking of blood, recording of ECGs, measuring clinical observations and recording confidential information.
Interprets all of the information available and makes a justifiable assessment of patient’s health and well-being.
Organise venapunture and indicated investigations in the clinic, interpret blood results, and discuss findings with relevant medical and anaesthetic staff (as per Clinic protocols).
Liaise with GP’s to ensure that any patients unfit for surgery are treated prior to surgery or referred to other specialities.
Participate in maintaining effective working relationships with other departments in SSC and external agencies.
Liaise with and support all members of the multidisciplinary team working in the department.
To ensure that equipment (both disposable and non-disposable) is maintained and stock managed to ensure economical use of all resources.
Follow up on all paperwork, outstanding test results for patients.
To support and supervise care assistants and other support staff in carrying out their allocated clinical duties to the required standard.
To ensure that all staff practice nursing within the code set for the profession by An Bord Altranais.
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 report any faulty mechanical equipment to the Clinical Nurse Manager / Assistant Director of Nursing and Facilities.

To deal with incidents and accidents that occur in P.A.C. in accordance with Clinic policy and to accurately record and report detail.

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.
To consult with other nursing teams to ensure efficient and effective service.
To act as a full member of the Nursing Team in the clinical area.
To positively participate in Change Management and Development.
To attend meetings and sit on committees as required.
To use knowledge, judgement and experience to develop ways of coping with crisis situations i.e. patient and staff.
To observe and uphold daily cleaning standards in the department and to report any inadequacies to the Clinical Nurse Manager / Director of Nursing.
To promote, nurture and maintain a high level of staff morale hence promoting team spirit and job satisfaction among nursing.
To actively contribute to the process of clinical risk management.

Qualifications & Experience:

Be a Registered Nurse and eligible to register with An Bord Altranais on the General Division of the live register.

Candidates must ideally:

Have managed patient care ensuring the highest professional standards using an evidence based and care planning approach.
Be computer literate.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.
Be able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.
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.
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.

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.

Relief Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment Clinic - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic

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