Staff Nurse - Inpatient UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry

UPMC; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned medical clinic is looking for a Staff Nurse for its Inpatient Ward for a fixed term of 12 months. The role involves participating in patient care delivery, maintaining patient standards, and communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must be registered nurses eligible with An Bord Altranais, with desirable qualifications in orthopaedics. This opportunity provides a competitive pay structure, alongside professional development and recognition programs.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Annual ACES performance rewards

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Be a Registered Nurse and eligible to register with An Bord Altranais on the General Division of the live register.
• Orthopaedic course is desirable but not essential.
• Have managed patient care ensuring the highest professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of care within the clinic.
• Accountable for the nursing service provided to patients.
• Document and record accurately all details of nursing care delivered.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Excellent interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Eligibility to register with An Bord Altranais

Orthopaedic course (desirable)

Job description

Staff Nurse Inpatient Fixed Term - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin

Location: Sports Surgery Clinic
Job type: Fixed Term

Overview of role

We are looking to recruit a Staff Nurse required for our Inpatient Ward on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of care within the Clinic.
• Liaise with nursing staff to ensure adequate provision of cover when required.
• Ensure that standards of patient care are consistently maintained at all times in accordance with agreed operational policies.
• Promote and safeguard the well‑being and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
• Maintain throughout the Clinic an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all clinic activities.
• Create and promote healthy working relationships.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the clinic.
• Accountable for the nursing service provided to patients in pre‑operative and post‑operative areas, ensuring the best possible standard of nursing care at all times.
• Assess patient care needs.
• Communicate with relatives and visitors of patients as required.
• Set and monitor standards.
• Actively participate in the Clinic’s Accreditation programme and the ethos of Continuous Quality Improvement, implementing and maintaining procedures on the Inpatient Ward.
• Keep the Clinical Nurse Manager and the Director of Nursing apprised of all issues as required.

Professional responsibilities

• Practice within the Code of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by An Bord Altranais and comply with Policies and Procedures of the Sports Surgery Clinic.
• Ensure each patient is treated as an individual and that his/her needs are attended to, respecting physical, psychological and religious well‑being.
• Give direct patient care in selected situations and serve as a behavioural model for excellence in practice.
• Set standards of Nursing Practice, communicate these standards to the Nursing Personnel, audit and change standards as necessary.
• Liaise effectively with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team to ensure that care delivery is patient focused and of the highest standard.
• Maintain a professional standard of behaviour by all nursing team members.
• Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary team as necessary.
• Adhere to departmental patient identification policy at all times.
• Provide a high standard of safe practice for patient care.
• Anticipate and be aware of needs of the multidisciplinary team during anaesthetic and the pre and post‑operative process.
• Preserve the dignity and rights of patients at all times.
• Document and record accurately all details of nursing care delivered in the pre and post‑operative period.
• Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.
• Base nursing care on the latest research findings and best practice.
• Demonstrate initiative and be receptive to new ideas and development.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications and Skills

• Be a Registered Nurse and eligible to register with An Bord Altranais on the General Division of the live register.
• Orthopaedic course desirable but not essential.

Experience

• Have managed patient care ensuring the highest professional standards using an evidence‑based and care planning approach.
• Be computer literate.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
• Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Be able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.
• Be free from any defect or disease which would render the person unsuitable to hold office and be in a state of health that would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
• Be of good character.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation

Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Performance and Recognition

Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Development and Career Opportunities

Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people‑focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world‑class care across continents through its UPMC International division – an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high‑quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.