Job Description
Role Title: VHI 360 Urgent Care Nurse Role Location: Swords A 6 month, fixed term contract vacancy has arisen for the role of an Urgent Care Nurse. The successful candidate will be part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will provide specialist nursing care to patients presenting with a range of urgent care and minor injuries/illnesses. Reporting to the Clinic Nurse Manager II, the Staff Nurse will provide patients with a leading standard of care, with the approach of making the patient experience as pleasant as is feasibly possible. Benefits: Excellent company Pension Health Insurance Death in service Income Protection Role Purpose Perform all elements of urgent care nursing to an industry leading standard. Provide excellent patient care management and treatment. Ensure examination and recording of nursing observations and carry out nurse assessments. Ensure excellent communication of all relevant information between the respective stakeholders both inside and outside the Vhi urgent care clinic setting, most importantly with the patients themselves. Adhere to current legal guidelines regarding safe administration and storage of medicine in accordance with best practice and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) guidelines. Quality documentation of all nursing records using the relevant electronic systems where possible. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. Adheres to internal controls and standards established for Vhi Urgent Care Clinics including all policies, procedures and guidelines. The nurse should at all times work within their scope of practice and as guided by Professional Code of Practice as laid down by NMBI, professional clinical guidelines and current legislation. Education & Experience Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland as RGN or Dual Qualified in General and Paediatrics Nursing Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience in areas including general practice, A&E, urgent care or trauma orthopaedics Competent with IT systems and Electronic Health Records (EHRs) Flexibility to work across a rolling roster, 365 days a year High level of professional and personal integrity. High degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness to support healing interactions with patients. High levels of emotional resilience and the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and approach with both patients and colleagues. Demonstrate commitment to fostering partnerships, multi-professional and multidisciplinary relationships and working as part of a team. Must be an enthusiastic self-starter who demonstrates energy and drive. Must demonstrate planning and organising skills. Demonstrate Alignment with Vhi Values. Skills and Abilities Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care/Community Nursing Experience in minor trauma, general medicine, paediatrics, sports medicine or orthopaedics. Wound care qualification ACLS/ PALS Accessibility If you are a candidate with a disability and encounter difficulty accessing any part of this website or wish to discuss any matter relating to the accessibility of our building or services, please contact your Reasonable Accommodations Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process. Skills: Urgent care A&E Emergency