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Air Liquide Healthcare Ireland has over 30 years experience and specialises in treating and monitoring respiratory diseases in the patient's home supporting multiple therapies:

• Home Oxygen
• Nebulisers
• Ventilations
• Sleep

We currently provide such therapies to over 10,000 patients across Ireland (combined private and public healthcare). Our field based operations team consist of Healthcare Technicians and Patient Care & Sales Specialists, who ensure that our patients receive the support that they need whilst using our equipment. From installation, training on how to use equipment, servicing and removal.

This role will cover Donegal & Surrounding Counties We are a leading healthcare service provider supplying a range of adult & paediatric respiratory services to thousands of patients in their homes across ROI Ireland and NI Republic of Ireland. This full time role is a new position to support business growth and the selected candidate will play a key role in the expansion of our business across Ireland

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining existing customers and to support winning new business in this expanding market by promoting our range of products and services to key stakeholders in hospitals and community integrated teams.

Key activities of the role include;

• Set up/ installation of homecare devices such as CPAP, NIV, Invasive Ventilation, Diagnostics and Cough Assist primarily at patient's homes and at hospital locations.
• Manage patient home installations, clinic installations/support, training and compliance activities with patients and clinicians
• Manage patient follow up post install: to include telephone calls, post install home visits and compliance follow up. Will need to communicate feedback to prescribing centres.
• To support clinical training & educational workshops in key centres within the region.
• Attendance at Respiratory Conferences/Meetings when required
• Supporting respiratory business in the region and occasionally in other regions.
• Adaption of the role may be required to support new product introduction.

The successful candidate will have daily interaction with patients and their families/carers, as well as a variety of healthcare professionals including Adult & Paediatric Respiratory Consultants, Anaesthetists, Respiratory Physiologists & Sleep Teams, Respiratory Nurse Specialists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physiotherapists, Paediatric Teams, Ward Managers, Integrated Care Teams, Biomedical teams and procurement/supply officers.

• Qualified Nurse with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in hospital and/or homecare environment
• A person with exceptional organisational, communication and record keeping skills, with proven ability to present, train, mentor and influence to a variety of customers
• Commercial experience desirable, with the ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships with key customers
• Proven attention to detail and follow through
• Computer literate/practical working IT skills
• Full driving licence (manual)

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary & pension plan
• Expensed company vehicle, fuel card, laptop and mobile telephone.
• Extensive training provided

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Air Liquide Healthcare Ireland has over 30 years experience and specialises in treating and monitoring respiratory diseases in the patient's home supporting multiple therapies:

Home Oxygen

Nebulisers

Ventilations

Sleep

We currently provide such therapies to over 10,000 patients across Ireland (combined private and public healthcare). Our field based operations team consist of Healthcare Technicians and Patient Care & Sales Specialists, who ensure that our patients receive the support that they need whilst using our equipment. From installation, training on how to use equipment, servicing and removal.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining existing customers and supporting winning new business in this expanding market by promoting our range of products and services to key stakeholders in hospitals and community integrated teams.

Key activities of the role include; Set up/ installation of homecare devices such as CPAP, NIV, Invasive Ventilation and Cough Assist at patient's homes and at hospital locations across all Trusts Manage patient home installations, clinic installations/support, training and compliance activities with patients and clinicians Manage patient follow up post install: to include telephone calls, post install home visits and compliance follow up. Will need to communicate feedback to prescribing centres. To support clinical training & educational workshops in key centres across all Trusts

Attendance at Respiratory Conferences/Meetings when required Supporting the respiratory business in the Western Trust The successful candidate will have daily interaction with patients and their families/carers, as well as a variety of healthcare professionals including Adult & Paediatric Respiratory Consultants, Anaesthetists, Respiratory Physiologists & Sleep Teams, Respiratory Nurse Specialists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physiotherapists, Paediatric Teams, Ward Managers, Integrated Care Teams, Biomedical teams and procurement/supply officers.

Are you a MATCH?

Qualified Nurse/Physiotherapist/Medical technician with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in hospital and/or homecare environment A person with exceptional managerial, communication and record keeping skills, with proven ability to present, train, mentor and influence to a variety of customers Commercial experience desirable, with the ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships with key customers

Proven attention to detail and follow through Computer literate/practical working IT skills Full driving licence and an openness to travel What's on offer? Competitive salary & pension plan Performance Bonus (Company & Individual) Expensed company vehicle, fuel card, laptop and mobile telephone. Private Healthcare Employee Assistance Programme TravelSaver Scheme Extensive training provided

Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Air Liquide Healthcare Ireland has over 30 years experience and specialises in treating and monitoring respiratory diseases in the patient's home supporting multiple therapies:

• Home Oxygen
• Nebulisers
• Ventilations
• Sleep

We currently provide such therapies to over 10,000 patients across Ireland (combined private and public healthcare). Our field based operations team consist of Healthcare Technicians and Patient Care & Sales Specialists, who ensure that our patients receive the support that they need whilst using our equipment. From installation, training on how to use equipment, servicing and removal.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining existing customers and to support winning new business in this expanding market by promoting our range of products and services to key stakeholders in hospitals and community integrated teams across County Tipperary and the surrounding areas.

This is a fixed term opportunity, on a 12 month contract initially.

Key activities of the role include;

• Set up/ installation of homecare devices such as CPAP, NIV, Invasive Ventilation, Diagnostics and Cough Assist primarily at patient's homes and at hospital locations.
• Manage patient home installations, clinic installations/support, training and compliance activities with patients and clinicians
• Manage patient follow up post install: to include telephone calls, post install home visits and compliance follow up. Will need to communicate feedback to prescribing centers.
• To support clinical training & educational workshops in key centers within the region.
• Attendance at Respiratory Conferences/Meetings when required
• Supporting respiratory business in the region and occasionally in other regions.
• Adaption of the role may be required to support new product introduction.

The successful candidate will have daily interaction with patients and their families/carers, as well as a variety of healthcare professionals including Adult & Pediatric Respiratory Consultants, Anesthetists, Respiratory Physiologists & Sleep Teams, Respiratory Nurse Specialists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physiotherapists, Pediatric Teams, Ward Managers, Integrated Care Teams, Biomedical teams and procurement/supply officers.

Are you a MATCH?

• Qualified Nurse with experience in the hospital and/or homecare environment
• A person with exceptional organisational, communication and record keeping skills, with proven ability to present, train, mentor and influence to a variety of customers
• Commercial experience desirable but not essential, with the ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships with key customers
• Proven attention to detail and follow through
• Computer literate/practical working IT skills
• Full driving licence (manual)

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary & pension plan
• Yearly performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave
• Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Saver & Bike2Work Scheme
• Expensed company vehicle, fuel card, laptop and mobile telephone.
• Extensive training provided

Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Air Liquide Healthcare Ireland has over 30 years experience and specialises in treating and monitoring respiratory diseases in the patient's home supporting multiple therapies:

• Home Oxygen
• Nebulisers
• Ventilations
• Sleep

We currently provide such therapies to over 10,000 patients across Ireland (combined private and public healthcare). Our field based operations team consist of Healthcare Technicians and Patient Care & Sales Specialists, who ensure that our patients receive the support that they need whilst using our equipment. From installation, training on how to use equipment, servicing and removal.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining existing customers and to support winning new business in this expanding market by promoting our range of products and services to key stakeholders in hospitals and community integrated teams across County Tipperary and the surrounding areas.

This is a fixed term opportunity, on a 12 month contract initially.

Key activities of the role include;

• Set up/ installation of homecare devices such as CPAP, NIV, Invasive Ventilation, Diagnostics and Cough Assist primarily at patient's homes and at hospital locations.
• Manage patient home installations, clinic installations/support, training and compliance activities with patients and clinicians
• Manage patient follow up post install: to include telephone calls, post install home visits and compliance follow up. Will need to communicate feedback to prescribing centers.
• To support clinical training & educational workshops in key centers within the region.
• Attendance at Respiratory Conferences/Meetings when required
• Supporting respiratory business in the region and occasionally in other regions.
  Adaption of the role may be required to support new product introduction.

The successful candidate will have daily interaction with patients and their families/carers, as well as a variety of healthcare professionals including Adult & Pediatric Respiratory Consultants, Anesthetists, Respiratory Physiologists & Sleep Teams, Respiratory Nurse Specialists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physiotherapists, Pediatric Teams, Ward Managers, Integrated Care Teams, Biomedical teams and procurement/supply officers.

• Qualified Nurse with experience in the hospital and/or homecare environment
• A person with exceptional organisational, communication and record keeping skills, with proven ability to present, train, mentor and influence to a variety of customers
• Commercial experience desirable but not essential, with the ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships with key customers
• Proven attention to detail and follow through
• Computer literate/practical working IT skills
• Full driving licence (manual)

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary & pension plan
• Yearly performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave
• Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Saver & Bike2Work Scheme
• Expensed company vehicle, fuel card, laptop and mobile telephone.
• Extensive training provided

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

*You will never pay a fee to Job Bridge Global at any point for this opportunity. This opportunity is aimed toward individuals looking to work overseas in the USA and Canada while pursuing their careers in healthcare. We do this to attract a broader range of candidates in local search results.

Job Bridge Global is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses and Healthcare Workers who are eager to expand their horizons and enhance their careers on an international scale. This role allows you to immerse yourself in new cultures and healthcare practices while contributing your skills to various healthcare settings.

Position Overview:

Job Bridge Global is seeking an experienced Patient Care Coordinator with a strong background in nursing leadership to join our clients Emergency Room (ER) team for full-time night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM). This role is essential in ensuring the highest quality of patient care, coordinating nursing activities, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Makes rounds on patients to ensure that care is being delivered according to individualized patient care plan.
• Orchestrates patient flow and bed assignments within the shift
• Assists with emergency situations, admissions/visits, and supports staff in direct care activities.
• Trouble-shoots for patient safety, assessments, and care issues during rounds and throughout shift.
• Ensures immediate response to patient and/or family concerns.
• Serves as primary point of contact for physicians and is responsive to physicians' needs.
• Makes/ensures that appropriate assignments are made.
• Guides and collaborates with Case Managers to ensure appropriate patient resource use and movement.
• Supports flow of information and communications including interdisciplinary information and communications from Clinical Director to Associates and from Associates to Clinical Director.
• Collaborates with support departments to ensure services needed for patient care are appropriate and timely
• Delegates tasks appropriately and within licensure requirements.
• Participates in quality reviews for clinical care.
• Provides clinical leadership to Associates during the shift.
• Supports Associate's development of skill and knowledge.
• Provides first line feedback to staff on performance.
• In collaboration with Clinical Director prepares and conducts performance evaluations as directed.
• Creates a positive work environment and contributes to Associate retention.

Education Qualifications

• Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma Nursing - RN
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing - RN

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Nursing Minimum of 2 years RN experience

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to convey information clearly and professionally to patients, families, and health care teams ensuring alignment with care plans
• Assess team members skills, delegates task appropriately and provides oversight to ensure high quality patient care
• Familiarity with care coordination processes discharge planning and resource management to ensure seamless transition of patients within care setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act and the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to process complex clinical information using critical thinking to develop, implement, and support individualized care plans.
• Familiarity with healthcare technology that enhances patient safety and care efficiency (e.g., bar code scanning, electronic health records).

Licenses and Certifications

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
• Registered Nurse
• Preferred: Certification in clinical specialty

Supervision Provided by this Position

• Supervises all clinical and support staff assigned to the team.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

A vacancy has arisen for a part time Patient Care Co-ordinator with immediate start to join the team at our growing private ultrasound clinic in Dublin 24, you must be able to work a minimum of 48 hours (6 X Weekend days) per month.

The role is front of house, and involves greeting customers into the scan center, ensuring they are calm and comfortable throughout their experience and being their chaperone whenever necessary for the duration of the exam. The Patient Care Co-ordinator is responsible for taking bookings and payments, as well as managing patients into their scan on the allotted time. As the Patient Care Co-ordinator you would also be responsible for the management of stock levels of consumables and retail items, as well as maintaining clinical cleanliness of the scan center waiting areas.

Organisation and excellent customer service skills are critical to the role, and fundamental to Ultrascans ethos to deliver a First Class customer experience.

The vacancy is for a part time permanent position and is only for weekend work, may suit someone returning to work or studying in higher education.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you aware this job is for 48 hours (6 days) per month ?
• Are you available to work weekends?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

The job purpose is:

• To be responsible for the operational running of the physiotherapy service in the intensive care and high dependency units
• To work closely with the clinical specialists and other team members to further develop the service and be a clinical resource for other physiotherapy team members, as well as other team members both locally and on a national basis
• To be an influential member of the critical care service and to carry out specific responsibilities and duties within that team
• To co-lead physiotherapy clinical facilitation programme, providing competency training and education to clinical staff and highlight competency / performance / risk / quality issues to the relevant staff member, clinical specialist physiotherapist (s) and physiotherapy manager (s), where appropriate.
• To provide education and training to physiotherapy students.
• To provide physiotherapy services in accordance with the mission, values and strategic plan of the MMUH.
• To work closely with the clinical specialists and other senior critical care physiotherapists to provide leadership and oversight for the planned expansion of critical care services

Job Purpose

The Clinical Nurse Facilitator (CNF) plays a vital role in providing clinical support within the Intensive Care and Critical Care settings. As an integral member of the nursing team, the CNF is responsible for delivering education, training, and ongoing support to all staff members. This role promotes professional development, encourages lifelong learning, and cultivates a positive learning environment within the clinical setting.

Working closely with Clinical Nurse Managers, the CNF will assess departmental learning needs and design effective educational activities to address them. Serving as a resource and mentor, the CNF supports individual nurses in achieving their full professional potential at every stage of their career.

The CNF is pivotal in the areas of staff development, induction, clinical education, and professional leadership, with a strong emphasis on quality improvement initiatives. The role demands a collaborative and supportive approach to service development, embracing continuous quality improvement and driving the implementation of changes aligned with organisational goals.

Job Background/Context

Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Each department provides a range of services, and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at Department level.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide education, mentorship and professional development support
• Monitors standards of nursing care provided and problem solves clinical nursing concerns.
• Is available to patients, relatives and visitors to provide the necessary support, education, reassurance and clinical and allied clinical information.
• Supervision and direct support of registered nurses, pre-registered nurses, health care assistants and student nurses while maintaining a safe working environment
• Ensures the agreed hospital policies and procedures are known, understood and implemented by the staff.
• Provides education and support for the implementation of national clinical guidelines
• Gives direct nursing care to patients in a proactive manner.
• Works within a Multidisciplinary team in the co-ordination of holistic patient care.
• Implements evidence-based nursing practice using a care planning / pathway approach.
• Liaises with medical staff on relevant matters concerning patient care and particularly with Department consultants.
• Ensures safe practice is adhered to in the storage, preparation, administration and documentation of all medications. Ensures that controlled drugs and controlled drug records are maintained in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Provide professional and clinical leadership and vision and facilitate staff team building to provide planned care and develop educational strategies and service goals.
• Creates and maintains good communication patterns across all hospital departments in providing excellent patient care.
• Maintains the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety policy. Investigates incidents, accidents and complaints. Reports these to nursing administration, submitting relevant forms as per policy and implements lessons learned from the incident.
• Support Registered Nurses and pre-registered nurses in developing skills and competencies to fulfil their roles and responsibilities
• Encourages staff to utilise resources judiciously and to report faulty equipment. Ensures that repairs are carried out in a timely manner and recorded appropriately.
• Directs and supports the staff in the event of any emergency which may arise within the hospital.
• Reports on Nursing and Nursing practice issues to the Assistant Director of Nursing/ Director of Nursing and Quality.
• Ensure best practice at Department level by developing policies and procedures that are research and evidence based.
• Educates and supervises registered nurses, health care assistants, student nurses and administration staff to enable them to attain their potential and assume responsibility for delegated duties in a conductive learning environment.
• Identifies training and professional development needs for nursing staff and discusses same with the Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Nursing and Quality. Facilitates staff to attend in-service training/programme when appropriate
• Exercises and demonstrates effective managerial and leadership skills.
• Promotes, nurtures and maintains a high level of staff morale hence promoting team spirit and job satisfaction.
• Promotes flexibility among staff thus ensuring a climate conductive to maximum performance and co-operation is maintained.
• Maintains personal nursing practice skills in the specialty and keeps abreast of clinical developments and new research.
• Ensures that all staff practice nursing within the code set for the profession by NMBI and other standards such as those set by HAS, JCI and HIQA.
• Keeps up to date with Health & Safety requirements, fire regulations and Radiation Safety and Protection ensuring that all staff regularly attend such lectures and are familiar with the Cardiac Arrest procedure.
• Carries out Performance Reviews with all direct report staff.
• Reports to the Assistant Director of Nursing/ Director of Nursing and Quality on the performance of the nursing staff on duty.
• Handles staff complaints, grievances and disciplinary matters in accordance with hospital policy.
• Attends staff committee meetings when appropriate.
• Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients. Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings.
• Regularly evaluate clinical practice by means of inspection, audit and surveillance with a view to recommending improvement and changes where required.
• Partake in Accreditation, validation and approval processes relating to professional development and linked to quality patient care
• Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care.

Essential Criteria

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
• At least 3 years recent post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting with a minimum of 3 years recent nursing (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in ICU/Critical care
• A recognised post-registration nursing course in the specialty
• Holds an up-to-date ACLS course or a willingness to undertake same
• Holds an up-to-date BLS and Manual Handling Instructor course or is willing to undertake same
• Holds a teaching qualification or a willingness to undertake same

Skills/ Competencies

• Clinical Skills
• IT skills
• Quality focus
• Risk Management
• Clinical audit
• Teamwork
• Building and Maintaining Relationship
• Interpersonal skills
• Flexible attitude
• Planning and Organisational skills
• Driving innovation
• Leadership and Management

Why work at the Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic?

The Hermitage Clinic are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the BHHC team you can benefit from:

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

Job Purpose

The Clinical Nurse Facilitator (CNF) plays a vital role in providing clinical support within the Intensive Care and Critical Care settings. As an integral member of the nursing team, the CNF is responsible for delivering education, training, and ongoing support to all staff members. This role promotes professional development, encourages lifelong learning, and cultivates a positive learning environment within the clinical setting.

Working closely with Clinical Nurse Managers, the CNF will assess departmental learning needs and design effective educational activities to address them. Serving as a resource and mentor, the CNF supports individual nurses in achieving their full professional potential at every stage of their career.

The CNF is pivotal in the areas of staff development, induction, clinical education, and professional leadership, with a strong emphasis on quality improvement initiatives. The role demands a collaborative and supportive approach to service development, embracing continuous quality improvement and driving the implementation of changes aligned with organisational goals.

Job Background/Context

Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Each department provides a range of services, and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at Department level.

Operations

• Provide education, mentorship and professional development support
• Monitors standards of nursing care provided and problem solves clinical nursing concerns.
• Is available to patients, relatives and visitors to provide the necessary support, education, reassurance and clinical and allied clinical information.
• Supervision and direct support of registered nurses, pre-registered nurses, health care assistants and student nurses while maintaining a safe working environment
• Ensures the agreed hospital policies and procedures are known, understood and implemented by the staff.
• Provides education and support for the implementation of national clinical guidelines
• Gives direct nursing care to patients in a proactive manner.
• Works within a Multidisciplinary team in the co-ordination of holistic patient care.
• Implements evidence-based nursing practice using a care planning / pathway approach.
• Liaises with medical staff on relevant matters concerning patient care and particularly with Department consultants.
• Ensures safe practice is adhered to in the storage, preparation, administration and documentation of all medications. Ensures that controlled drugs and controlled drug records are maintained in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Provide professional and clinical leadership and vision and facilitate staff team building to provide planned care and develop educational strategies and service goals.
• Creates and maintains good communication patterns across all hospital departments in providing excellent patient care.
• Maintains the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety policy. Investigates incidents, accidents and complaints. Reports these to nursing administration, submitting relevant forms as per policy and implements lessons learned from the incident.
• Support Registered Nurses and pre-registered nurses in developing skills and competencies to fulfil their roles and responsibilities
• Encourages staff to utilise resources judiciously and to report faulty equipment. Ensures that repairs are carried out in a timely manner and recorded appropriately.
• Directs and supports the staff in the event of any emergency which may arise within the hospital.
• Reports on Nursing and Nursing practice issues to the Assistant Director of Nursing/ Director of Nursing and Quality.
• Ensure best practice at Department level by developing policies and procedures that are research and evidence based.
• Educates and supervises registered nurses, health care assistants, student nurses and administration staff to enable them to attain their potential and assume responsibility for delegated duties in a conductive learning environment.
• Identifies training and professional development needs for nursing staff and discusses same with the Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Nursing and Quality. Facilitates staff to attend in-service training/programme when appropriate
• Exercises and demonstrates effective managerial and leadership skills.
• Promotes, nurtures and maintains a high level of staff morale hence promoting team spirit and job satisfaction.
• Promotes flexibility among staff thus ensuring a climate conductive to maximum performance and co-operation is maintained.
• Maintains personal nursing practice skills in the specialty and keeps abreast of clinical developments and new research.
• Ensures that all staff practice nursing within the code set for the profession by NMBI and other standards such as those set by HAS, JCI and HIQA.
• Keeps up to date with Health & Safety requirements, fire regulations and Radiation Safety and Protection ensuring that all staff regularly attend such lectures and are familiar with the Cardiac Arrest procedure.
• Carries out Performance Reviews with all direct report staff.
• Reports to the Assistant Director of Nursing/ Director of Nursing and Quality on the performance of the nursing staff on duty.
• Handles staff complaints, grievances and disciplinary matters in accordance with hospital policy.
• Attends staff committee meetings when appropriate.
• Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients. Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings.
• Regularly evaluate clinical practice by means of inspection, audit and surveillance with a view to recommending improvement and changes where required.
• Partake in Accreditation, validation and approval processes relating to professional development and linked to quality patient care
• Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care.

Essential Criteria

Knowledge/Experience

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
• At least 3 years recent post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting with a minimum of 3 years recent nursing (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in ICU/Critical care
• A recognised post-registration nursing course in the specialty
• Holds an up-to-date ACLS course or a willingness to undertake same
• Holds an up-to-date BLS and Manual Handling Instructor course or is willing to undertake same
• Holds a teaching qualification or a willingness to undertake same

This Job Description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the position and is subject to regular review and amendment. The role holder will be required to be flexible in this position and is expected to facilitate working additional hours on occasion, when requested.

Black Health Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer