Staff Nurse - UPMC | Job type: Permanent

Staff Nurse - UPMC Kilkenny

Location: Aut Even Hospital

Job type: Permanent

Overview of role: 

The post holder will work as an integral member of the Nursing and Multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of evidence based care to the patients who attend the hospital. The nurse will provide the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing which must be assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

Professional Responsibilities

Nurses are expected to practice according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and Professional Clinical Guidelines.

Adhere at all times to NMBI code for nurses and ensure that subordinate staff do likewise.

Adhere to Aut Even Hospital Guidelines / Policies / Protocols.

Work within their scope of practice and take measures to continuously develop and maintain the competence necessary for professional practice.

Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and be accountable for their practice.

Provide and maintain a caring, efficient and highly professional nursing service to all patients in his / her care.

Be aware of ethical polices and procedures which pertain to their area of practice.

Access all documents, policies, and procedures and report incidents and complaints through our Hospital Quality Management system - Q-Pulse

Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient at all times.

Assume responsibility for and coordinate the management of the ward area in the absence of the CNMII.

To undertake the role of mentor/buddy where requested and to facilitate the orientation and development of new staff.

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