OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

UPMC Aut Even Hospital are recruiting a Theatre Staff Nurse. The post holder will work as an integral member of the Nursing and Multidisciplinary team in the operating theatre suite / endoscopy suite involved in the provision of evidence based care to the patients who attend for surgery. We are recruiting nurses in theatre, endoscopy and anaesthetics and recovery. The following services are provided at Aut Even Hospital, General Medicine, sub specialties include but are not limited to: Respiratory, Care of the Elderly and Gastroenterology; Cardiology. Surgical including but are not limited to: general surgery, ophthalmology, gynaecology, ENT, orthopaedics, plastics, urology, vascular surgery and oral surgery. A Peri Operative staff nurse may be assigned to any area within Anaesthetics, Scrub, Circulating, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) or Endoscopy within their scope of practice.

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 the Nursing Board 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 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 policies and procedures which pertain to their area of practice.
• 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 CNM I/CNM II.
• To undertake the role of mentor/buddy where requested and to facilitate the orientation and development of new staff
• Actively participate in anaesthetics, scrub, and circulating, PACU or endoscopy room duties as is required.
• Prepare equipment and instruments according to the individual needs of the patient and Consultant Surgeon/Gastroenterologist, as well as involvement with the updating of consultant preference cards.
• Assist in the smooth and effective running of the Endoscopy Unit.
• Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of patient care in the endoscopic room.
• Ensure effective teamwork by good communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team to enable continuity of care and a safe environment for patients and staff, following local protocols and standards.
• Awareness of the effective management of resources within the department.
• Participate in education, training and development of other staff.
• Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported to the line manger immediately.
• Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding theatre attire, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.
• Prepare patients for endoscopy procedures under sedation or general anaesthesia.
• Maintain up to date knowledge and skills within endoscopy and the profession of nursing.