Nurse / Staff Nurse / RGN
As a Staff Nurse / Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for planning and implementing care services in conjunction with the patients needs. In addition to carrying out general day-to-day activities of the hospital, you will be tasked with ensuring all patients retain their dignity and individuality.
Key responsibilities of the Staff Nurse
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Triage
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Extended nurse assessments
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Examination and recording of nursing observations
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Patient care management / treatment
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Patient discharge or transfer
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Continuing care arrangements as appropriate
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Resource untilisation
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To comply with the Health and Safety statement of the clinic
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Constantly striving to provide excellent patient service & commitment to being courteous to all those attending the unit.
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Staff Nurse will comply with the Professional Code of Practice as laid down by An Bord Altranais, professional clinical guidelines and current legislation.
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Adhere to current legal guidelines regarding safe administration and storage of medicine in accordance with best practice and An Bord Altranais guidelines.
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Have sound knowledge and participate in clinical audits.
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Operate within their scope of professional practice and take measures to develop competence.
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Documentation of all nursing records (electronic and written).
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Engage in Patient Callbacks.
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Demonstrate evidence based practice and promote clinical excellence.
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Report accidents/incidents/near misses in a timely fashion.
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Contribute to unit goals.
Skills/ Experience
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Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais