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Job Overview:

Our client is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab  staff nurse to join their team. This 168bed hospital has 8 theatre rooms, CT/MRI services and a state of the art 12 bed ICU. The services include cardiac, oncology, critical care, emergency departments and general med-surg. Their culture is team oriented, forward thinking, and benefits from a diverse workforce with a rich mix of skills and nationalities.

Job Summary: Primary Duties:

• Utilising assessment skills and techniques to determine patient needs on admission.
• Administer the developed care plan in a consistent and flexible manner.
• Advocate as necessary for the patients, respecting their dignity and confidentiality.
• Clearly identify patient problems for which nursing care will be given.
• Collaborate with other health care team members within the defined clinical area in accordance with the patient care plan.
• Communicate appropriate with colleagues and other members of the health care team.
• Continually assess patient condition.
• Continue to develop personal knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other areas of the hospital as required.
• Develop and document a care plan based on patient needs and best practice.
• Develop appropriate and individualised patient education and discharge planning and utilise available ward resources for same.
• Documenting nursing admission assessment thoroughly and accurately.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Maintain documents according to the policies and procedures of the hospital
• Participate in the education of learners and assist with the orientation of new personnel.
• Provide care with minimal supervision in a timely accurate and safe manner.
• Provide direct supervision to other members of the nursing team when appropriate.
• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing based on current standards and research, perform procedures according to established policy and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to patient/family requests and questions.
• Other duties as required, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but mainly to highlight the current main responsibilities of the post.

Educational/Professional Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Degree
• Be on the live register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, Or NMBI Decision Letter
• 2 years’ post graduation experience
• Overseas nurses whose first language is not English, must meet the minimum language competency requirements as defined by NMBI

Some Benefits Include

• Generous Relocation Package - where applicable
• Excellent Salary
• Accommodation Assistance - where applicable
• Excellent training and education opportunities
• Paid accommodation during adaptation - where applicable
• Paid Work permits - where applicable