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Form of work
SalaryProvides direct care to assigned patients.
• Takes the nursing history, summarizes data, and states nursing diagnoses/patient care needs.
• Observes and records signs, symptoms, and behaviours, including the physiological status of
patients; presents the assessment of changes, the proposed revision of interventions and desired
outcomes.
• Follows policy for activating an individualised plan of care for newly admitted patients.
• Delivers designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the stated
medical plan of care.
• Performs admission, discharge and transfer procedures, and assists others with patient's activities
and care.
• Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; safely and properly administers medications
and treatments.
• Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff to changes in the patient's status.
• Independently performs duties and assumes responsibility for care of assigned patients.
• Performs techniques and routines in the specialty service area.
• Performs or assists others to perform proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures and
infection control measures.
• Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records.
• Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Evaluates care given including the patient response.
• Reassesses and documents the proposed revision of interventions and desired outcomes.
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient's understanding of and compliance with instructions and health care teaching.
Reviews documentation of instructions, teaching topics, and patient response with the Head
Nurse/designee.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.
Clinical Responsibilities:
The post holder will be familiar with and adhere to The Professional Scope of Practice Framework (An
Bord Altranais 2000).
The post holder will ensure:
• The patients’ needs are individually assessed.
• A care plan and evaluation process is planned and implemented.
• The patients’ families/significant others are involved as appropriate.
• Patients are cared for in the optimum clinical environment, adhering to all nursing and hospital
wide policies and guidelines.
• Full nursing participation in and supervision of patients’ meal and special dietary requirements.
• Visiting time policies are adhered to.
• Delegation is appropriate to the skill level and knowledge of the individual to whom the task is
delegated.
• Documentation is recorded in a professional, legible and timely fashion.
The post holder will partake in the Total Quality Management processes thereby contributing to:
• The identification of quality/policy/guideline issues.
• The evaluation of current practices to best practice.
• The setting of standards utilising structure, process and outcome.
• All hospital, regional and national audit processes.
• The Hospital Wide Accreditation Cycle.
• Health Promotion initiatives.
Managerial Responsibilities:
• The timely identification and communication of any issues to the Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical
Co-Ordinator.
• Demonstrate a confidence/competence in all hospital policies and guidelines.
• Efficient recording of all necessary documentation.
• Effective managements of complaints.
• Monitoring of all risk management processes.
• Maintaining an effective interdisciplinary communication processes.
• Efficient utilisation of pay and non-pay resources.
• Deputise for the CNM1 as appropriate.
• Participate in all ward and hospital nursing communication processes (ward meeting/staff forums and emails)
Personal/Professional Responsibilities:
• The post holder is expected to:
• Attend in a timely manner all mandatory education sessions.
• Maintain a professional portfolio.
• Ensure their professional and personal persona positively reflects the professional environment
• Identify potential and beneficial topics for nursing research.
• Utilise all practical opportunities to educate the patient and their families.
• Attend appropriate study days/courses.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Utilises effective time management skills.
• Maintains professional appearance and dress code.
• Complies with guidelines for absence or tardiness.
• Attends staff me
