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Job Description
Seeking a Clinical Nurse to coordinate GP medic bags, ensuring supplies are stocked, ordered, and compliant with protocols and clinical guidelines.
Clinical Nurse - GP Medic Bag Coordinator
Matrix Recruitment is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join our client's progressive and dynamic nursing team in Waterford.
- Regularly check GP medic bags to ensure supplies are fully stocked.
- Place orders for new medical supplies and medications when stock levels are low.
- Ensure medications, vaccines, and sterile supplies are not expired and replace them as necessary.
- Refill GP bags with essential equipment and medications according to protocols.
- Ensure contents of medic bags comply with standard operating procedures and clinical guidelines.
- Ensure all sterile items are properly packaged and handled.
- Ensure all medications and supplies are clearly labelled and stored appropriately.
- Ensure medical devices are clean, functional, and properly calibrated.
- Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of supplies.
- Inform the GP or clinical manager about any supply shortages, damaged items, or other concerns.
- Keep accurate records of stock levels, orders, and supplies provided to each GP.
- Follow proper procedures for the safe disposal of expired or unused medications.
- Ensure all actions meet health and safety standards and that hazardous materials are handled according to guidelines.
- Ensure medic bags are adequately equipped with emergency medications and equipment.
- Address any specific requests from GPs for additional or specialized supplies.
- Participate in internal audits to ensure compliance with clinical standards and regulations regarding medical supplies.
Requirements
- Current NMBI General Nurse Registration
- Proficiency in computer skills
- Strong communication and organisational abilities
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently