Job Description
About the Hermitage Clinic 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 specialties. A career in Hermitage Clinic will ensure you are joining a diverse, dynamic and enthusiastic team of professionals, passionate about developing services to ensure we provide the best care in the most modern of facilities. Role Summary As a key member of the Nursing team, the post holder will demonstrate excellent clinical skills, quality patient care initiatives and facilitate effective interpersonal communication with colleagues in the unit(s) and hospital. The role will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients using evidence-based practice and adjusting resources to ensure continuity of care. The candidate will act as a role model for excellence in patient care. The role is responsible for providing expertise and specialist nursing to patients with neurological conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy, and Migraine both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. To promote and enhance communication between multidisciplinary team members dealing with patients with neurological disorders. To work closely with neurological consultants and other medical staff to co-ordinate, support and deliver effective care. Key Responsibilities Operations Plan and initiate care and treatment modalities within agreed protocols to achieve patient-centered outcomes and evaluate their effectiveness. Utilize assessment skills and techniques to determine each patient/family needs. Plan all care in collaboration with the patient. Provide specialist advice to patients on appropriate products to meet their needs. Liaise as appropriate with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) regarding any aspect of patient care. Develop, document and update care, discharge and teaching plans and documentation as necessary. Evaluate the care/information given and reassess accordingly. Monitor and review data input from this hospital to facilitate multidisciplinary clinical audit, research, and assist in developing and leading on best practice. Attend to the routine calls from patients by the use of a telephone helpline; provide timely specialist advice or consultation as appropriate. Provide support for the ward staff in managing the care of this patient on the day of their admission/discharge. The role of the CNS (Neurology) will include: Schedule interdisciplinary referrals as required. Run reports as requested by Consultants or hospital leadership. Increase patient satisfaction with the service. Improve patient outcomes through education and health promotion. Attend ward rounds and clinics as required. Essential Criteria Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI. Have at least five years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and a minimum of two years nursing experience in neuroscience nursing. Have acquired a level 8 post registration Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic award relevant to the specialist area- Neurology Nursing (or similar) or be willing to complete one in the next eighteen months. Experience in teaching & assessing and experience with JCI standards is desirable for this role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Why work at the Hermitage Clinic? 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr