Staff Nurse - Cath Lab

The Hermitage Clinic is an acute care hospital with 110 inpatient beds, seven operating theatres, a 7 bed ICU, an Emergency Department, many outpatient services, and a wide range of modern technically complex medical diagnostic and treatment facilities, providing high quality patient care. As a part of the Blackrock Health Group, the Hermitage Clinic offers a range of services in areas such as cardiology, oncology, and urology.

Working with Blackrock Health is a unique opportunity. We offer the chance to work at some of Ireland's most advanced hospitals while still enjoying a sustainable work-life balance. We ensure all our people have the support they need to progress their career, and we offer a package of unmatched benefits across our three hospitals and diagnostic clinic.

Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Each Ward provides a range of services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at clinical areas.

Job Title: Staff Nurse

Department: Cath Lab

Job Function: Nursing

Reporting to: ADON Cath Lab

Location: Hermitage Clinic, Blackrock Health

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Cath Lab nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Staff Nurse in the Cath Lab will demonstrate strong clinical skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of the nursing team on day duty and perform duties as allocated by the Clinical Nurse Manager 2.
• Deliver skilled practical care to Cardiology patients and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care, ensuring a patient centred focus.
• Willingness to work as a recovery, circulating and scrub nurse within the Cath Lab department.
• Be aware of the multifaceted needs of cardiology patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families.
• Provide accurate and relevant patient education when appropriate, both pre and post procedure.
• All Cath Lab nurses must have up to date BLS and ACLS training.
• Ensure that controlled drug records are kept in accordance with standard recognised legal and professional practice.
• Ensure safe practice is adhered to in the storage and administration of all drugs in accordance with local policy and Department of Health / NMBI guidelines, keeping patient and staff safety a priority.
• Supervise the nursing practice of less experienced staff members of the nursing team and participate in the educational aspects of that practice.
• Keep accurate, comprehensive, up-dated records and written reports as required and guided by NMBI recommendations.
• Ensure correct and economical use of Unit stocks and material and the safe and correct use of all equipment.
• Ensure the safe keeping of patient's belongings in accordance with hospital policy where necessary.
• Document all necessary care given.
• Be in charge of the Unit when requested to do so in the CNMs absence.
• Be willing to be deployed to other areas of the hospital if requested to do so.
• Document and report to the CNM, in a timely and comprehensive manner, any incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints and participate in any subsequent investigation as requested.
• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and committees as required.

Essential Criteria:

Knowledge/ Experience

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
• Have at least one years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in Cath Lab Nursing
• Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support course or be in pursuit of same

Skills/ Competencies

      Clinical Skills

      Management skills

      Leadership skills

      IT skills

      Quality focus

      Risk Management

      Clinical audit

      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Why work at the Hermitage Clinic?

The Hermitage Clinic are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the Hermitage Clinic team you can benefit from: 

• An Education Support Programme
• Development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to a Pension Scheme
• Subsidised Restaurant
• Free staff car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance

This Job Description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the position and is subject to regular review and amendment. The role holder will be required to be flexible in this position and is expected to facilitate working additional hours on occasion, when requested.

The Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation. If you require assistance due to a disability during the recruitment process, please email hr@hermitageclinic.com