Theatre Scrub Nurse

Closing Date 16th October 2023

Reference TSN/23/10

Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo are looking to fill the role of Theatre Nurse . The successful candidate will be based at Kingsbridge Private Hospital, Sligo.

Location	Kingsbridge Private Hospital, Sligo
Salary	Dependent on experience
Department	Theatres
Contract	Permanent
Hours	37.5 per week
Responsible to	Theatre Manager
Accountable to	General Manager

Job Summary

The post-holder will provide high quality direct patient care within the Hospital’s Theatre in the following areas:

Gynaecology, Plastic Surgery, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental Vascular and General Surgery. Flexible working arrangements conducive to a work/life balance.
Preferably 2 years Theatre experience
Varied work as a multi-disciplinary professional in the peri-operative setting.
Ongoing in-house education to ensure best practice and CPD.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide skilled nursing care and to demonstrate a high standard of nursing practice in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
To ensure that care is delivered as per hospital policies.
To participate in the ‘Induction Programme’ of nursing and other non-clinical staff, as applicable, after appropriate training.
To ensure that custody, administration and recording of medication are in accordance with hospital, and NMBI guidelines.
To inform the Theatre Manager of any matters affecting the professional standard of patient care.
Participating as a scrubbed member of the Theatre team and carrying out safety checks of swabs, instruments and needles, in conjunction with a second Nurse and reporting on the same to the Surgeon.
Acting as a circulating member of the Theatre team.
Assisting with other members of the team in the preparation and cleaning of Theatres.
Assisting in the compilation of the Theatre register.
Aiding the Surgeon as required.
Checking, witnessing and administering controlled and scheduled drugs.

Nursing Organisation:

To supervise the professional work of non-medical staff.
To support other team members in their professional work.
To be aware of current issues and policies within the hospital.
To assist the Theatre Manager with the cost-effective use of resources in patient care delivery.

Standard of Care:

To deliver high quality patient care that is clinically effective, evidence-based and appropriate.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care as part of a collaborative programme of patient care.
To ensure that correct aseptic techniques are used at all times.
Working alongside the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure the safety of patients at all times.
To administer medicines in accordance with NMBI guidelines and hospital policies and procedures.
To keep accurate and complete records consistent with regulations, policies and procedures.
To demonstrate and organised, effective and timely approach to all tasks.
To recognise when colleagues need assistance and offer practical support.
To work in a way that minimises risks to the health, safety and security of own self and others.
To prepare appropriately for the care / intervention / treatment to be undertaken including the risks to be managed.
To take the appropriate action to manage an emergency, summoning assistance immediately when this is necessary.

Communication:

To communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team throughout the hospital.
To co-ordinate patient care and liaise effectively with other disciplines involved.
To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
To liaise and communicate effectively with patients and relatives regarding patient care and treatment.

Health & Safety:

To be aware of the hospital policies and practice in accordance with regulations.
To ensure pre-operative checks are carried prior to commencement of any anesthetic or surgical procedure.
To prepare the patient psychologically and physically for any planned procedure.
To ensure that hospital policies and procedures are adhered to in relation to the checking of swabs, instruments, needles etc. and to report any discrepancy to the Anesthetist / Surgeon / Theatre Manager or senior member of theatre staff on duty.
To support others in maintaining health, safety and security.
To respond to, record and report any adverse events or incidents relating to the intervention or treatment with an appropriate degree of urgency.
To accurately test equipment and identify any deviations from required performance standards, together with their likely causes.
To identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others.
To report to the Theatre Manager any reportable incident or accidents involving staff, patients or visitors.
To attend annual statutory training in Fire, Manual Handling, Infection Control and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation and any other training deemed necessary
To report any defective or faulty equipment to the Theatre Manager, as appropriate.
To ensure proper care and usage of equipment in the Theatre/Recovery area.

Education:

To assist with and participate in the in-service training programme (including staff orientation induction programme) to enhance patient care.
To maintain and update own professional development.
To supervise qualified and unqualified staff.
To attend annual pre-registration assessment update sessions.
To report on study days/courses attended to other members of theatre staff.
To rotate onto various shifts, as required, for professional update, to ensure statutory and personal development is achieved in line with the Personal Development Plan agreed during the annual appraisal.
To share updated skills with night duty staff (if applicable) to further improve continuity of patient care.

Management:

With appropriate training and support, to take charge of a shift without direct supervision.
To participate in integrated governance and risk assessment and reporting, as required.
To participate in the on-call rota for the department.

The above list is not exhaustive and additional / alternative tasks may be required from time to time as directed.

Essential Criteria:

Must be a Registered Nurse with NMBI or Registered Operating Department Practitioner with the Health Care Professions Councils

Desirable Criteria:

Have at least 2 years’ experience of working in the theatre area within the last 5 years.

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How to Apply

To apply, please complete an application and return to the Recruitment Team at:
Human Resources Department, Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, Channel Wharf, 21 Old Channel Road, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, BT3 9DE or email to recruitment@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com

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For queries, or further information, please contact the HR Department on 028 9073 5232.