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Job Title: Staff Nurse

Department: PACU

Reports to: PACU Nurse Manager

Date: 2025

Overall Purpose of Job

Provide professional nursing skills in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care for assigned patients while providing exceptional patient care in an environment where qualify, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Participate as a Recovery Room Nurse providing physical and psychological care to immediate post-operative patients.

Work within professional guidelines as laid down by NMBI Code of Conduct for Nurses.

Carry out all Recovery Room Nursing practice in accordance with Beacon Hospital Theatre and Recovery Room Policies; including the care, control and administration of medicines.

Maintain accurate nursing records and theatre and recovery records as per hospital policy.

Collaborate with Theatre Staff in order to provide a high standard of nursing practice.

Maintain and update own knowledge continuously, and participate in on-going education.

Be aware of the hazards which can occur within the Theatre and Recovery Room Department, i.e. electrical, chemical and transport, and initiate preventative measures.

Monitor and supervise the safe maintenance of equipment; reporting problems to the Clinical Coordinator or her deputy.

Foster a learning environment for the benefit of staff in Theatre and Recovery Room.

Assist less experienced staff to develop their skills in Recovery Room Nursing.

Deputise for the Clinical Coordinator in their absence

Assist with the duty roster in order to provide effective staffing cover to meet the needs of the department.

Rotate within all specialities as required by the Theatre Manager.

Discuss any problems or potential problems with the Clinical Coordinator or Nurse in Charge.

Such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time by the Hospital authority through the Director of Nursing Services.

Keep up to date with mandatory training such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Person Specification

Qualifications

NMBI Registered General Nurse licence.

Experience

Minimum of five years recent relevant post registration experience in the acute hospital setting.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing essential.

Post Graduate course desirable.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

Demonstrate experience in mentorship/preceptorship.

Have proven clinical and professional managerial ability.

It is desirable that the candidate has a teaching and assessing course, basic IT skills and experience in presentation skills.

Have a strong commitment to pre and post registration nurse education.

Demonstrate the practice of teaching in the clinical area.

Display evidence of continuing professional development.

Computer skills essential.

Personal Competencies

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in the light of the changing needs of the Hospital.

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Theatre nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Theatre Staff Nurse will demonstrate strong clinical skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.

Job Background/Context

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

Operations

• Work as a member of the nursing team on duty and perform duties as allocated by the Clinical Nurse Manager 2.
• Deliver care to patients recovering from anesthesia in the Recovery Room.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Maintain accurate nursing and recovery records.
• Collaborate with theatre staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.
• Be aware of the multifaceted needs of post op patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families.
• Ensure that controlled drug records are kept in accordance with standard recognised legal and professional practice.
• Ensure safe practice is adhered to in the storage and administration of all drugs in accordance with local policy and Department of Health / NMBI guidelines, keeping patient and staff safety a priority.
• Supervise the nursing practice of less experienced staff members of the nursing team and participate in the educational aspects of that practice.
• Be aware of the multifaceted needs of emergency, medical and surgical patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families.
• Keep accurate, comprehensive, up-dated records and written reports as required and guided by NMBI recommendations.
• Ensure correct and economical use of Unit stocks and material and the safe and correct use of all equipment.
• Ensure the safe keeping of patient's belongings in accordance with hospital policy where necessary.
• Document all necessary care given on the Meditech Patient information system.
• Be in charge of the PACU when requested to do so in the CNMs absence.
• Be willing to be deployed to other areas of the hospital if requested to do so.
• Document and report to the CNM, in a timely and comprehensive manner, any incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints and participate in any subsequent investigation as requested.
• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and committees as required.
• 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
• Have at least two years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and a minimum of one year's nursing experience in Theatre nursing

Skills/ Competencies

• Clinical Skills
• IT skills
• Quality focus
• Risk Management
• Clinical audit
• Team work
  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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

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

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