Staff Nurse

Description:

What will you do:

• Perform all elements of urgent care nursing to an industry leading standard.
• Perform all elements of nursing assessment for Health Check patients to an industry leading standard.
• Have the patient at the centre of all activities and decision-making processes.
• Provide excellent patient care management and treatment. Ensure examination and recording of nursing observations and carry out nurse assessments.
• Ensure excellent communication of all relevant information between the respective stakeholders both inside and outside the Vhi 360 clinic setting, most importantly with the patients themselves.
• Manage patient discharge or transfer in conjunction with the administration team.
• Adhere to current legal guidelines regarding safe administration and storage of medicine in accordance with best practice and An Bord Altranais guidelines.
• Quality documentation of all nursing records – using the relevant electronic systems where possible.
• Implement best practice infection control techniques and comply with clinic guidelines.
• Collects, reports and documents relevant data in the appropriate manner.
• Always maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
• Adheres to internal controls and standards established for VHI 360 Clinics including all policies, procedures and guidelines.
• The nurse should always work within their scope of practice and as guided by Professional Code of Practice as laid down by NMBI, professional clinical guidelines and current legislation.
• Attend and contribute to coaching and learning sessions as required.
• Performs other related duties as required