Job Description
**Job Title:** Registered General Nurse (RGN) - Therapeutic Apheresis Service (TAS) Grade / Salary Scale Enhanced Nurse Department: Medical / Therapeutic Apheresis ** Reports to: - **Clinical:** Consultant Haematologist or designate - **Professional:** Assistant Director of Nursing or designate **5. Location:** Cork **7. Hours of Work:** 120 hours over 4 weeks **8. Purpose of Role:** The Registered General Nurse (RGN) in the Therapeutic Apheresis Service (TAS) will be a key member of a dynamic team delivering therapeutic apheresis services to major hospitals in Cork. This consultant-led service, supported by Specialist Medical Officers and RGNs, provides Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) and Red Cell Exchange (RCE) treatments to patients. The critical nature of this role requires flexibility, including availability outside regular business hours and on-call duties. The RGN will adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Code of Practice, Scope of Practice, and the Quality System and Code of Conduct at all times. **9. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:** **Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:** - Coordinating patient pre-assessment. - Managing patient care before, during, and after procedures. - Identifying and managing adverse events related to the procedure. - Ensuring timely and accurate reporting, documentation, and incident/complaint handling. - Coordinating service delivery, including communication with relevant stakeholders and management of stock and equipment. - Providing training to new staff as required and ensuring relevant documentation is completed. - Participating in clinical audits and research. - Supporting the TAS and services as needed when the service is not required in hospitals. **10. Person Specification / Selection Criteria:** **Essential Criteria:** - Registered with NMBI in the General Division (live register). - Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience. - Evidence of recent CPD (within the last 12 months). - Strong written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy. - Proven IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and electronic Patient Management/Learning Management systems. - Full driving license and access to own vehicle. **Required Competencies for the Role:** **Getting the Job Done:** - Functional/Technical Knowledge & Skills: Familiarity with and working knowledge of the required skills. - Results-Oriented: Continuously focused on achieving positive results that contribute to success. - Managing Systems and Processes: Effectively utilizes systems and processes to meet and monitor standards. - Planning, Organizing, and Coordinating: Efficiently develops and implements plans to achieve goals. **Managing Myself:** - Action-Oriented: Pursues work with energy, drive, and a focus on accomplishing goals. - Self-Development: Actively seeks to understand strengths and weaknesses and works to improve. - Problem Solving: Reviews information and develops effective solutions. - Communication Skills: Communicates effectively across different settings. **Working with Others:** - Building Team Spirit: Develops and maintains high team morale. - Representing the : Projects a positive and professional image in all contacts. - Interpersonal Skills: Cultivates and maintains good working relationships with others. - Customer & Client Focus: Takes action to meet the needs of clients/donors. **Desirable Criteria:** - Post-graduate qualification or experience in Renal, Haematology, Critical Care, or ICU. - Previous experience in a Therapeutic Apheresis Service/Apheresis Service. Skills: staff Nurse NMBI Cork Therapeutic Apheresis Registered Nurse