Position Title: Staff Nurse – Endoscopy
Reports to: Clinical Nurse Manager or Deputy
Purpose of the Role
The Staff Nurse will work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver excellence in patient care through a well-educated and highly motivated team and the effective use of available resources. This role is guided by the Hospital’s Mission, Values, and Ethos.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Practice in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, legal requirements, and professional standards as outlined by the Nursing Department and the NMBI.
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Provide safe, effective, and efficient nursing care by:
i) Planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care from admission through discharge.
ii) Completing nursing assessments, care plans, and all relevant documentation. -
Communicate effectively with nursing, medical, and multidisciplinary staff by reporting patient care information both verbally and in writing.
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Conduct all handovers, reports, and escalations using the approved ISBAR handover tool.
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Liaise and cooperate with other departments as required, demonstrating professionalism and effective interpersonal skills.
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Maintain accurate and confidential patient documentation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, using only approved abbreviations.
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Adhere strictly to the hospital’s medication policy, ensuring proper safekeeping and recording of controlled drugs at all times.
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Perform IV cannulation in line with hospital policy.
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Demonstrate a professional, courteous, and caring attitude towards patients, families, colleagues, and all service users, in keeping with the Hospital’s values.
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Respond promptly and calmly in emergency situations.
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Provide care with minimal supervision and take charge of the department in the absence of the CNM, exercising sound judgment and decision-making regarding patient care and referring appropriately to CNMs, medical staff, or other disciplines.
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Follow the appropriate line of authority by discussing issues with the CNM in the first instance.
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Take responsibility for stock management, ensuring adequate supplies are maintained within the department.
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Support and mentor student nurses, new staff members, and healthcare assistants.
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Contribute to nursing best practices by identifying recurring clinical issues and implementing evidence-based solutions.
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Participate and cooperate in initiatives related to hospital accreditation, including assistance with data collection.
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Deputise for the CNM as required, assisting with staff workload planning and delegation in line with departmental needs.
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Report and document all adverse events or issues concerning patients or staff to the CNM/Director of Nursing, ensuring full details are recorded in accordance with hospital policy and logged on Q-Pulse.
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Participate in the Hospital’s Performance Review and Development process.
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Monitor and report issues that:
i) Fall below acceptable standards, or
ii) May affect the efficient operation or reputation of the Hospital, taking corrective action in collaboration with the CNM. -
Maintain up-to-date education records and actively engage in continuous professional development.
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Ensure the efficient and responsible use of all resources.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Manager.
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