Staff Nurse

Description:

The post holder will work as part of the Nursing team in the provision of nursing care for CHI at Temple Street. The post holder will have responsibility, with support from Cystic Fibrosis CNS/CNM2, for the care of children with CF conditions, whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will work in conjunction with the Respiratory team in order to ensure the provision of quality care. To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high quality care. To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner. To ensure the provision of a high standard of care to the children and their extended family is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the hospital. To assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources. To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice. To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the CNS/CNM2. In carrying out these duties confidentiality surrounding the Child’s admission & treatment must be maintained at all times.

Essential Criteria
 

• Be registered on the Children's or General Division on the live register of nurses & midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
• Recent acute Paediatric experience
• An understanding of the CF service and the complexity of the outpatient setting.
• Proven track record in continuing professional development