QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR

(a) Be a registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland

EXPERIENCE

(Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann)
Proof of current registration will be required before appointment is confirmed

ESSENTIAL SKILLS,

competencies and/or  Broad knowledge of clinical nursing research-based practice.
knowledge  Knowledge of Scope of practice
Knowledge of Clinical Risk Management, Infection Prevention and Control &
Health & Safety
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions in relation to nursing practice
Ability to prioritise and organise workload efficiently and effectively
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Logical problem solving & general decision making ability
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Ability to lead & motivate others
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Be proactive and take initiative
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Flexible to changing needs of the service
Ability to get on with other members of team

RANKING/SHORTLISTING/INTERVIEW

A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information
supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are
based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills,
competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very
important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not
being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.
Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed
on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the
service needs of the organisation.
The reform programme outlined for the health services may impact on this role and as structures change the
job description may be reviewed.
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be
neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. It is not
intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required
to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and
to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

€50,445; €51,894; €53,340, €54,928 LSI

Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is: 37.5 hours. The nature of the post
may involve/require attendance at the Hospital outside of scheduled hours.
HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended
Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of
Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff
appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed
roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of
work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the
requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the
Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016).
Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post is in accordance with approved St. John’s
Hospital/HSE policy
Superannuation All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme.
Probation Employment will be probationary for the first six months, during which time the
Department Head will carry out periodic probation assessment reviews. The appointee
will cease to hold office at the end of or during the probationary period unless during
such period the Hospital has certified that their service is satisfactory.
Mandatory The post holder is obliged to fulfil mandatory training requirements in line with this
Training and post. All staff must comply with all Hospital Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.
Health and Staff must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety
Safety at Work at Work Act (2005), and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to
Act maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
GDPR The post holder is obliged to adhere to General Data Protection Regulations 2018. All
staff who have access to patients’ care records have a responsibility to ensure that
these are maintained efficiently and that confidentiality is protected in line with the
Hospital’s Confidentiality Policy. Staff are also subject to this obligation both on an
implied basis and also on the basis that, on accepting their job description, they agree
to maintain both patient/client and staff confidentiality. In addition, all health
professionals are advised to compile records on the assumption that they are
accessible to patients in line with FOI and GDPR 2018. Hospital policies and procedures
at all times. Details of the Hospital’s policies are available on the intranet.
Protection of This post is one of those designated in accordance with Section 2 of the Protection of
Persons Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998. You will remain a designated officer for the
Reporting Child duration of your appointment in this post or for the duration of your appointment to such
Abuse Act 1998 other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. Such
officers will, on receiving a report of child abuse, formally notify the Senior Social
Worker in the community care area in which the child is living.
Infection Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
Control Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National
Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene
Standards etc.

Responsibilities Clinical
1. Assess patient care needs and plan, implement and evaluate programmes of
care, using research-based practice and agreed nursing model(s).
2. Manage allocated patients in a structured, organised and safe manner.
3 Deliver holistic care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures and
guidelines and in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct and within
the Scope of Practice Framework.
4. Promote patient advocacy and maintain patients privacy and dignity.
5. Play an active role in infection prevention and control and ensure the hygiene
and cleanliness of the hospital is maintained at a high standard.
5. Work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
6. Involve patients and their relatives in the delivery of patients care in
preparation for discharge.
7. Help to maintain an effective learning environment for trained staff, students
and course participants.
8. Act as a facilitator and supervisor for Health Care Assistants
Professional
1. Adhere to all NMBI Guidelines and legislative documentation
2. Contribute to nursing quality assurance by assisting in data collection, audit
and research programmes, practice development initiatives and be involved
directly/indirectly in nursing committees/groups etc., within the hospital.
3. Attend all mandatory Hospital study days
4. Be responsible for on-going nursing education by way of Faculty of Nursing
Courses or other on-going nurse education in U.L. and participate in seminars
and study days arranged by St. John’s Hospital.
Management
1. On an occasional basis and on night duty, to act as Shift Leader/Nurse-in-
Charge in the absence of senior staff, following the CNM’s operational
practices and requirements so far as your knowledge and experience permit.
2. Act as an effective role model and seek to develop effective leadership skills.
3. Share responsibility for appropriate and cost-effective use of resources.
4. Maintain and promote effective working relationships.
5. Maintain effective communication and dissemination of information.
6. Ensure that all untoward incidents, accidents and hazards are actioned and
followed up in accordance with hospital policies and practices .
7. Participate in performance reviews of junior and support staff.
Health & Safety
1. Promote the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff and any other persons, at
all times.
2. Assist in ensuring a safe working environment.
3. Maintain own awareness of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating
to Health and Safety (whether statutory, hospital or ward-based), and assist
in ensuring the compliance of other staff.
4. Be familiar with fire instructions and participate in organised fire drill as
directed by hospital authorities from time to time.
Policies and Procedures
Comply with and adhere to all Hospital policies and procedures.
This description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is
subject to review and amendment to reflect the changing needs of the hospital
service. The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such
that adaptability is essential. The incumbent will be required to establish,
maintain, enhance and develop their professional knowledge, skills and aptitudes
in order to respond to a developing service situation.
Eligibility Criteria Candidates must possess, on the closing date: