EDUCATION, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• Attend in-service training sessions where possible and keep abreast of developments and trends within the clinical speciality and professions as a whole.
• Report back to staff/CNMII any changes in best practice following attendance to study days.
• Ensure that all staff are familiar with Fire Regulations of the hospital and within the Ward / Department including the location and exits. Attend fire lecture annually.
• Take responsibility for own learning and development needs and actively contribute to the learning and development of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the identification of training needs pertinent to the clinical area.
• Identify and contribute to the continual enhancement of learning opportunities in the clinical area.
• Provide education and information to patient or family as required.

Surgical

• There is an expectation of a surgical nurse to familiarise themselves in the up to date information in relation to care of the orthopaedic patient.

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.