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 specialities. Each Ward provides a range of services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at clinical areas.

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Cath Lab nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Staff Nurse in the Cath Lab will demonstrate strong clinical skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of the nursing team on day duty and perform duties as allocated by the Clinical Nurse Manager 2.
• Deliver skilled practical care to Cardiology patients and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care, ensuring a patient centred focus.
• Willingness to work as a recovery, circulating and scrub nurse within the Cath Lab department.
• Be aware of the multifaceted needs of cardiology patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families.
• Provide accurate and relevant patient education when appropriate, both pre and post procedure.
• All Cath Lab nurses must have up to date BLS and ACLS training.
• Ensure that controlled drug records are kept in accordance with standard recognised legal and professional practice.
• Ensure safe practice is adhered to in the storage and administration of all drugs in accordance with local policy and Department of Health / NMBI guidelines, keeping patient and staff safety a priority.
• Supervise the nursing practice of less experienced staff members of the nursing team and participate in the educational aspects of that practice.
• Keep accurate, comprehensive, up-dated records and written reports as required and guided by NMBI recommendations.
• Ensure correct and economical use of Unit stocks and material and the safe and correct use of all equipment.
• Ensure the safe keeping of patient’s belongings in accordance with hospital policy where necessary.
• Document all necessary care given.
• Be in charge of the Unit when requested to do so in the CNMs absence.
• Be willing to be deployed to other areas of the hospital if requested to do so.
• Document and report to the CNM, in a timely and comprehensive manner, any incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints and participate in any subsequent investigation as requested.
• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and committees as required.

Essential Criteria:

Knowledge/ Experience

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI
• Have at least one years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in Cath Lab Nursing
• Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support course or be in pursuit of same

Skills/ Competencies

·      Clinical Skills

·      Management skills

·      Leadership skills

·      IT skills

·      Quality focus

·      Risk Management

·      Clinical audit

·      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Why work at the Hermitage Clinic?

The Hermitage Clinic are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the Hermitage Clinic team you can benefit from: 

• 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