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RecruitNet International is recruiting nursing professionals to a 112 bed private hospital in Dublin. Our specialised medical teams provide medical, surgical and advanced radiotherapy care to patients and are supported by the very latest medical technology. The Clinic is committed to providing excellence in patient care using state-of-the-art facilities. The Clinic offers an outstanding level of expertise and cutting edge technology. We have the most advanced diagnostic imaging equipment available today, full Cardiological facilities including a Cardiac Catheterisation Suite and Clinical Laboratory services.

The Role

As a key member of the Nursing team, the Orthopaedic Liaison Nurse will promote and enhance communication between multidisciplinary team members dealing with orthopaedic patients whilst working closely with orthopaedic consultants and other medical staff to co-ordinate, support and deliver effective orthopaedic care.

The role will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients using evidence-based practice and adjusting resources to ensure continuity of care. The nurse will act as a role model for excellence in patient care and be the clinical nurse lead for Arthroplasty nursing, and will develop, deliver and evaluate a comprehensive education programme for Orthopaedic Nursing. The liaison nurse will communicate and collaborate with the medical/nursing staff teams in the delivery of quality continuing care for the patient, including liaison with other Hospitals North and South of Ireland, Consultants, and GP s. The nurse liaison will schedule and co-ordinate the pre-operative and post-operative patient review clinics.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and initiate care and treatment modalities within agreed protocols to achieve patient centred outcomes and evaluate their effectiveness.
  
• Utilise assessment skills and techniques to determine each patient/family needs.
  
• Plan all care in collaboration with the patient.
  
• Provide specialist advice to patients on appropriate products to meet their needs
  
• Liaise as appropriate with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) regarding any aspect of patient care
  
• Develop, document and update care, discharge and teaching plans and documentation as necessary.
  
• Evaluate the care/information given and reassess accordingly
  
• Monitor and review data input from this hospital. This facilitates multidisciplinary clinical audit, research, and assist in developing and leading on best practice.
  
• Attend to the routine calls from patients by the use of a telephone helpline; provide timely specialist advice or consultation as appropriate.
  
• Provide support for the ward staff in managing the care of this patient on the day of their admission / discharge.
  
• Schedule interdisciplinary referrals as required.
  
• Establishment of a joint school to prepare patient for early discharge and reduced length of stay.
  
• Run reports as requested by Consultants or hospital leadership.
  
• Increase patient satisfaction with the service.
  
• Improve patient outcomes through education and health promotion.
  
• Attend ward rounds and clinics as required.
  

Requirements

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
  
• Have at least five years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and a minimum of two years nursing experience in Orthopaedic Nursing
  
• Have acquired a level 8 post registration Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic award relevant to the specialist area- Orthopaedic Nursing (or similar)
  

Benefits

• An Education Support Programme
  
• Family Friendly hours available
  
• Development opportunities
  
• Opportunities for career progression
  
• Access to a Pension Scheme
  
• Subsidised Restaurant
  
• Free staff car parking
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Life Assurance