Staff Nurse - Cath Lab

Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Each Ward provides a range of services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at clinical areas. Job Purpose: This position is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Cath Lab nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Staff Nurse in the Cath Lab will demonstrate strong clinical skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.

Responsibilities

Work as a member of the nursing team on day duty and perform duties as allocated by the Clinical Nurse Manager 2; Deliver skilled practical care to Cardiology patients and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care, ensuring a patient centred focus; Willingness to work as a recovery, circulating and scrub nurse within the Cath Lab department; Be aware of the multifaceted needs of cardiology patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families; Provide accurate and relevant patient education when appropriate, both pre and post procedure; All Cath Lab nurses must have up to date BLS and ACLS training; Ensure that controlled drug records are kept in accordance with standard recognised legal and professional practice; Ensure safe practice is adhered to in the storage and administration of all drugs in accordance with local policy and Department of Health / NMBI guidelines, keeping patient and staff safety a priority; Supervise the nursing practice of less experienced staff members of the nursing team and participate in the educational aspects of that practice; Keep accurate, comprehensive, up-dated records and written reports as required and guided by NMBI recommendations; Ensure correct and economical use of Unit stocks and material and the safe and correct use of all equipment; Ensure the safe keeping of patient’s belongings in accordance with hospital policy where necessary; Document all necessary care given; Be in charge of the Unit when requested to do so in the CNMs absence; Be willing to be deployed to other areas of the hospital if requested to do so; Document and report to the CNM, in a timely and comprehensive manner, any incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints and participate in any subsequent investigation as requested; Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and committees as required

Requirements

Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI; Have at least one years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in Cath Lab Nursing; Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support course or be in pursuit of same; Up to date BLS and ACLS training; Clinical Skills; Management skills; Leadership skills; IT skills; Quality focus; Risk Management; Clinical audit; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

Education Support Programme; Development opportunities; Opportunities for career progression; Access to a Pension Scheme; Subsidised Restaurant; Free staff car parking; Employee Assistance Programme; Life Assurance