Staff Nurse
Main purpose : To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the context of the designated ward. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care and work in collaboration with other professionals in achieving the delivery of a quality and safe service that is keeping with the Hospitals mission. The post-holder will have responsibility for the assessment of adult or young people’s care needs and the development and evaluation of programmes of care.
Candidates must have:
- Current registration with the psychiatric division, or be Eligible for registration with the psychiatric division which nursing and midwifery board of Ireland.
- Proven ability to establish solid working relationships within an organisation and with service users
- Excellent, proven clinical knowledge.
- Post registration experience is desirable.
- Adolescent mental health nursing experience desirable
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge
Professional Knowledge
- Knowledge of outside agencies and their roles and functions
- Experience in facilitating therapeutic groups.
- Experience in working in cross functional and multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of Mental Health Commission legislative and regulatory guidelines for service delivery
- Clear understanding of and commitment to the Hospital Strategy.
Competencies/Skills
- Strong Communication / interpersonal skills
- Self Motivated with Initiative.
- Proven ability to work in a team
- Ability to develop and maintain constructive working relationships at all levels both within the organisation and with third parties including service user groups.
- Assertiveness
- Organisational, Administrative and I.T. skills
- Proven leadership qualities within defined parameters
- Proven awareness of own limitations and ability to take direction when required
Note: all criteria outlined above are essential, unless otherwise indicated
