Part-time Staff Nurse - Anaesthetics - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing, maintaining and developing patient centred care to a high standard. This is achieved through effective organisation of nursing services in the Theatre and the overall administration of the unit. The Staff Nurse will be required to possess a clear understanding and commitment to the ethos and philosophy of the Sports Surgery Clinic. Job Summary To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision. The post holder will be required to work autonomously in the theatre area of the Sports Surgery Clinic, providing skilled assistance to the Anaesthetist. The post holder is responsible for planning, implementing and assessing care of patients. The post holder is expected to take part in on call, late stays and weekend duties as required. Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain throughout the Clinic an awareness of the primacy of patient in relation to all clinic activities. Create and promote healthy working relationships. Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the clinic. The person chosen will be accountable for the nursing service provided to patients in pre-operative and post-operative areas.This includes making provisions for the best possible standard of nursing care of patients at all times. Assessment of patient care needs. Communicate with relatives and visitors of patients as required. Setting and monitoring standards. Actively participate in the Clinic’s Accreditation programme and the ethos of Continuous Quality Improvement and implement and maintain procedures in theatre. Keep the CNMs and the Theatre Manager appraised of all issues as required.