Staff Nurse Medical Ward - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford

Staff Nurse Medical Ward - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

UPMC are hiring a Staff Nurse for the Medical Ward at UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively as a member of the nursing team at UPMC Whitfield Hospital to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to patients and their families.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team to support safe and efficient care delivery.
• Work closely with nursing colleagues to support the development of innovative practices and ensure care is delivered in line with evidence-based standards.
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge and clinical competence relevant to the assigned clinical area.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering a positive team environment and promoting collaborative working practices.
• Actively participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in partnership with consultants, the nursing team, multidisciplinary colleagues, patients, and carers.
• Take responsibility and accountability for the holistic care of a designated group of patients on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Ensure that the highest standards of patient safety, quality of care, and clinical governance are consistently upheld.
• Promote and deliver a patient-centred approach to care, acting as an advocate for patients and providing appropriate emotional and psychological support throughout their admission.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in a medical and/or surgical clinical setting (essential).
• Relevant experience in a general inpatient ward environment (essential).
• Experience in an Emergency Department, critical care or Acute Medicine Unit setting is desirable.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a commitment to learning.

Salary: €37,657.19- €54,223.51 per annum based on a 37 hour week.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

EqualOpportunity Statement and Benefits

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

At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues.

Benefits -Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive PensionPlan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments.
Developmentand Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

AboutUPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home.Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and education.UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland andCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others tomore people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC'sGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.