Key Responsibilities and Deliverable
- Direct Patient Care:
- Deliver direct care to assigned patients.
- Conduct nursing history, summarize data, and identify nursing diagnoses and patient care needs.
- Observe and record patient signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological status; communicate assessments and propose care revisions.
- Implement individualized care plans for newly admitted patients as per policy.
- Administer nursing interventions consistent with the medical care plan.
- Handle admission, discharge, and transfer procedures; assist with patient activities and care.
- Execute physician orders; safely administer medications and treatments.
- Notify nursing and medical staff of any changes in patient status.
- Independently assume responsibility for assigned patient care.
- Perform specialty service techniques and routines.
- Maintain aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
- Document all nursing care in patient records.
- Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Evaluate and reassess patient care, revising interventions and outcomes as necessary.
- Assess patient understanding and compliance with healthcare instructions.
- Review teaching documentation with the Nurse Manager or designee.
- Adhere to department internal controls.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Adhere to The Professional Scope of Practice Framework 2000 (Nursing & Midwife Board of Ireland).
- Ensure individual patient assessments, care plans, and evaluations are in place.
- Involve patients’ families and significant others as appropriate.
- Provide care in optimal clinical environments, following all nursing and hospital policies.
- Participate in and supervise patient meals and dietary needs.
- Adhere to visiting time policies.
- Delegate tasks appropriately based on skill level and knowledge.
- Record documentation professionally, legibly, and promptly.
Managerial Responsibilities
- Identify and communicate issues to the Nurse Manager promptly.
- Demonstrate confidence and competence in hospital policies and guidelines.
- Efficiently record necessary documentation.
- Manage complaints effectively.
- Monitor risk management processes.
- Maintain effective interdisciplinary communication.
- Deputize for the Nurse Manager as needed.
- Engage in ward and hospital nursing communication.
Personal and Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain a professional portfolio.
- Utilize opportunities to educate patients and their families.
- Attend relevant study days and courses.
- Act as a preceptor or supervisor to students and new staff.
- Participate in performance reviews with the Nurse Manager.
Educational Responsibilities
- Enhance learning opportunities in the clinical area.
- Participate in the clinical induction of new nursing and support staff.
- Take responsibility for personal learning and development needs.
Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse license in good standing with the Nursing & Midwife Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Experience
- Preferably, 1 year of post-nursing registration experience.
- Oncology experience is preferred.
Job-Specific Competencies and Knowledge
- Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate motivation and innovation.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication, presenting information clearly and concisely, and understanding change management.
- Planning and Organising: Evidence of effective planning, organizing, and time management skills; flexibility in rotations, rostering, and attitude to work.
- Knowledge: Recent and relevant experience in the specialized area and acute hospital setting; knowledge of new developments in specialized areas and national strategies in nursing care.
- Patient Focus: Commitment to quality care, empathy, and treating patients, relatives, and colleagues with dignity and respect.
