Staff Nurse - Medical/Surgical Ward

at  Blackrock Health

The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Staff Nurse 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.
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.

LEARNING AND EDUCATION

• Contribute to the requirements of NMBI for the practice of professional nursing are met and upheld including the development of an expanded scope of nursing practice.
• Take responsibility for own competency and learning and development needs and actively contribute to the learning and development
• Take personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research.
• Attend and participate in staff development programmes on an ongoing basis and sharing knowledge with other staff members.
• Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff and be available to provide orientation as deemed necessary, helping them to integrate as members of the Unit team.
• Assist in the training of nursing support staff.
• Identify and inform the Nurse Education and Practice Development department of any training and professional development requirements.
• Attend all mandatory training days and ensure that all mandatary training is in date.
• Comply with all HR system and policy requirements.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
Have at least one year’s recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting
Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support course or be in pursuit of same

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

Clinical Skills
IT skills
Quality focus
Risk Management
Clinical audit
Team work
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills