Staff Nurse

STAFF NURSEGeneral AreasPermanent, Fixed Term, Full time, Part time ContractsThe Staff Nurse is a member of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the delivery of nursing care within an evidence-based framework. He/she is required to provide and maintain a caring, efficient, and professional nursing service meeting the needs of patients and their families. Mercy University Hospital runs a very successful New Graduate Transition Programme which is open to all newly qualified nurses.Responsibilities - The post holder will be responsible for;Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of assigned patientsPractice nursing according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Nursing Board and Professional Guidelines.Ensure patients are cared for in the optimum clinical environment, adhering to all nursing and hospital wide policies and guidelinesShare professional knowledge and skills with colleaguesDocumentation to be recorded in a professional, legible, and timely fashionDemonstrate evidence of continuing professional developmentDeputise for the CNM 2 as appropriateFollow appropriate lines of authority within the Nurse Management Structure.Eligibility Criteria - Candidates:Must have current registration on the general division of NMBIExperience in the acute hospital environment within last three years is essential Please note all applicants will be entitled to apply for an enhanced nurse contract, once that they meet the eligibility criteria of the position i.e on point 4 or greater of the staff nurse scaleThe MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.