Department: Mercer’s Medical Centre
Tenure: Permanent – open to full and part time applicants
Location: Mercer’s Medical Centre, Dublin 2
Reporting to: Clinical Director at Mercer’s Medical Centre, or nominee

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post graduate nursing experience
• Performs to the highest personal and professional clinical standards
• Be fully registered with An Bord Altranais and have current clinical indemnity

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Phlebotomy skills are essential
• Experience in administering vaccines is essential
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to focus on and produce results and prioritise objectives
• An effective communication style appropriate to audience and situation
• Ability to make decisions and meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite and word processing skills
• The ability to work on one’s own initiative as well as in a team environment
• Flexibility to work irregular hours on occasion

INFORMAL ENQUIRIES:

Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Clarissa Disconzi, Human Resources Department (email: clarissadisconzi@rcsi.ie). All applications for this post must be made through the career’s webpage www.rcsi/careers.
Note: This job description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI. Similar vacancies that arise in the next 6 months may be filled from the pool of applicants that apply for this position. RCSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race. RCSI is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do. This ensures we can all work and learn in an environment defined by dignity and respect. Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement of this role. Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later date. Under limited and specific circumstances (research/ specialist roles) RCSI may be in a position to seek a hosting agreement and/or work permits. Employees are required to undertake 6 months service in their current role before applying for other internal opportunities, unless agreed in advance by the SMT representativ

SPECIFICALLY, THE DUTIES OF THE POST ARE:

• All general practice nursing duties including but not limited to: phlebotomy, immunisations, injections, dressings, childhood vaccinations, cervical smears, swabs, ear lavages, ECGs, audiograms
• Responsibility for the efficient running of the RCSI Student Vaccination Programme, including administering vaccines, phlebotomy, administration, monitoring and following up on results, and scheduling follow up appointments
• Assisting with other nursing duties, including occupational health duties as required
• Working closely with all colleagues in the Department to form a cohesive and effective team
• Liaising with all internal and external stakeholders and providing them with relevant information as requested
• Undergoing programmes of training & development as may be required from time to time
• Complying with statutory legislation and Department rules and requirements in furtherance of your own and general staff welfare and safety
• Representing the best interests of Mercer’s Medical Centre/RCSI at all times
• Performing such other duties as may be requested from time to time

FULL TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP WILL BE PROVIDED IN THIS ROLE

We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do apply — we would love to hear from you.

Mercer’s Medical Centre is a purpose-built Group Practice which is part of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. The practice is based in the old Mercer’s Hospital in the heart of Dublin’s south inner city. The Centre is comprised of a General Practitioner medical service and a Travel Health service. At present, the current staff complement is:

• 9 General Practitioners
• 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• 4 Practice Nurses
• 1 Practice Manager
• 6 Front Desk staf