ICU Staff Nurse Galway

Posted: 20 February 2012

Staff Nurse (Permanent) – ICU

The Role:

· Work on a rotational basis and perform duties as allocated by the Matron.

· Deliver skilled practical nursing care and participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care.

· Participate in the care, custody and administration of medications as per hospital policy.

· Participate in setting standards and expectations in the quality of care.

· Supervise the nursing practice of junior members of the nursing team and participate in the educational aspects of that practice.

· To be aware of his/her role as a professional and to undertake practice within the relevant framework.

· To manage patient care by demonstrating the ability to organise and perform activities related to the role in an efficient and effective manner.

The Candidate:

· Qualified Nurse with An Bord Altranais registration

· ICU course – preferable

· Excellent communication skills, ability to work on own initiative and as

part of a team.

· Flexibility in work practices

· Demonstration of ongoing professional updating and development.

· Minimum two years experience as a Staff Nurse in ICU – desirable

email CV  to humanresources@galwayclinic.com&subject=SN ICU Permanent