Sligo University Hopital is seeking to recruit Staff Nurses (General) Medical Directorate
Informal Enquiries: Name:Jennifer Flannery
Job Title:Acting Director of Nursing – Medical Directorate
Tel: 087 3425261
Email: ******
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree Maintain throughout the Group's awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. Performance management systems are part of role and you will be required to participate in the Group's performance management programme Be accountable for the provision of a nursing service in a manner that is efficient, effective and of the highest standard Develop clinical expertise, leadership ability and teaching skills through nursing practice. Participate in teaching and education programmes for nursing and support staff Maintain a high standard of professional and ethical responsibility · Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care programmes within the agreed framework for practice Adapt a collaborative approach to patient care through the co-ordination of care and interventions provided by other members of the multi - disciplinary team Act as an advocate for the patient and their family to ensure that they are appropriately informed and counselled regarding their short / long term care needs. Collaborate with the patient, their family and the multi disciplinary team to facilitate appropriate discharge planning and continuity of care Maintain appropriate and accurate written records regarding patient care. Promote innovation and change in the approach to patient care delivery, particularly in relation to new research findings and advances in treatment. Participate in the setting of professional standards.
Understand and co-operate with the need to measure and audit the effectiveness of care given. Participate in research programmes and understand the need for research based practice. To ensure that correct handling and sympathetic treatment of patients is carried out by all staff, and that the dignity of the patient is given proper consideration. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and experience: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicant will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann)
And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, (including a high standard of clinical and administrate capacity), for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
2. Annual registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurse & Midwives maintained by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann)
And (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with the NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)
Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant divisions of the register maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland)
Other requirements specific to the post: Demonstrate depth and breadth of nursing experience in Medical Nursing, as relevant to the role.