RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals Nursing Homes Home care and Community care.
We are urgently seeking Staff Nurse Theatre for our hospital in Westmeath Ireland.
Responsibilities
- Work to NMBI Scope of Practice and maintain the competence necessary for professional practice
- Be available and flexible to work in all clinical areas of the Hospital as required.
- Deliver a high level of evidencedbased patient centred care
- Adhere to both national and Hospital protocols policies procedures and guidelines and standards of practices.
- Liaise with Theatre Consultants concerning patient care and treatment
- Respect and maintain the privacy dignity and confidentiality of the patient
- Manage a designated caseload
- Promote the health welfare and social wellbeing of patients within our services
- Actively participate as a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team member in all aspects of service delivery clinical and team meetings.
- Report and consult with the relevant CNM2 on clinical issues as appropriate
- Maintain appropriate and accurate written nursing records and reports regarding patient care in accordance with local / national / professional guidelines.
- Participate in clinical audit and review
- Ensure that patient specimens and forms are accurately labelled without delay.
- Handle all Theatre equipment correctly and with care
- Check patients identity and consent on entry/arrival to Theatre.
- Observe report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to patient care or well being
- Be aware of and comply with the principles of clinical governance including quality risk and health and safety and be individually responsible for clinical governance risk management / health and safety issues in their area of work
- Participate in the development promotion and implementation of infection prevention and control guidelines
- Accurately record and report all Incidents and complaints to appropriate personnel according to local service policy
Requirements
- NMBI Registered General Nurse license in good standing.
- To have at least 1 year s recent relevant postregistration nursing experience preferably in an acute hospital setting.
- Previous experience in a Theatre environment in any of one of the specialty areas of Anaesthetics Scrubbing Recovery or Endoscopy is preferred but full training is given.
- Possess welldeveloped interpersonal and organizational skills proven clinical ability risk management clinical audit and excellent communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary in line with HSE qualifications & experience
- Training & Development Opportunities