Staff Nurse Dual Qualified - Upmc Kildare

Staff Nurse Dual Qualified - UPMC Kildare

Location :

UPMC Kildare Hospital

Job type : Permanent

Overview of role :

UPMC Kildare are currently recruiting for a dual qualified (Paediatric and General) nurse to join the team due to the growth of the Paediatric services in the hospital.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Work as a member of a team of nurses at UPMC Kildare Hospital providing high quality, patient-centred care for patients and their families.

Develop and maintain good relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Work closely with nursing colleagues, developing innovative practice within the unit delivering evidence-based care.

Develop specialist knowledge of nursing practice relating to their clinical area.

Maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a good team spirit and collaborative working practices.

Identify and discuss nursing and patient needs with consultants, nursing team, multi-disciplinary team, patients, and carers.

Accept responsibility and be accountable for the holistic care of a named group of patients on a shift basis.

Ensure that the highest possible standards of patient care and patient safety are maintained at all times.

Demonstrate and promote a patient-centred style of clinical practice, acting as a patient advocate at all times and providing emotional and psychological support to patients admitted to the unit for treatment.

Qualifications & Experience :

Be a registered General & Paediatric nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

Surgical experience.

Evidence of ongoing CPD.

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.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation :

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

Benefits :

Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.

Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.

Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition :

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

Work-Life Balance :

Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.

Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

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.

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