Staff Nurse NICU

Coombe; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coombe Hospital is inviting applications for the Staff Nurse NICU position. Registered Nurse/Midwife/Children's Nurse with NMBI at time of application; neonatal/paediatric nursing experience required.

A Post Graduate Diploma in Neonatal Intensive Care or commitment to undertake is expected; candidate should demonstrate BFHI knowledge, risk management, clinical governance, and a baby-and-family-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/Midwife/Children's Nurse with NMBI at time of application.
• Neonatal/paediatric nursing experience.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatal Intensive Care or commitment to undertake.
• Understanding of BFHI, Traveller's Strategy, Risk Management, and Clinical Governance.
• Demonstrate a baby- and family-centered ethos.
• Be cognizant of needs of women with special needs e.g. non English speaking.

Responsibilities

• Provide NICU nursing care to newborns and support families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan and implement care.
• Maintain high standards of infection control and patient safety.
• Support families through admission, discharge planning and education.

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Paediatric nursing

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Nurse/Midwife/Children's Nurse with NMBI

Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatal Intensive Care or commitment to undertake

Job description

The Coombe Hospital is one of the largest providers of women and newborn health care in the Republic of Ireland. We care for up to 10,000 pregnant women every year. In addition, over 1,000 newborns are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Centre and over 8,000 adult surgical operations are performed. The hospital provides comprehensive care for women and newborns at local, regional and national levels.The hospital promotes and supports normality in pregnancy and child birth; the hospital als

The Coombe Hospital is one of the largest providers of women and newborn health care in the Republic of Ireland. We care for up to 10,000 pregnant women every year. In addition, over 1,000 newborns are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Centre and over 8,000 adult surgical operations are performed. The hospital provides comprehensive care for women and newborns at local, regional and national levels.The hospital promotes and supports normality in pregnancy and child birth; the hospital als Show more

Description

The Hospital is inviting applications for the following post:

Staff Nurse NICU

• Registered Nurse/Midwife/Children's Nurse with NMBI at time of application for post. Appointee must remain so registered during their period of employment. Evidence of same must be produced on request.
• Neonatal/Paediatric Nursing Experience.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Neonatal Intensive Care or a commitment to undertake same.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the following:
• HSE structures and Health Reforms
• BFHI, Traveller's Strategy, Risk Management, Clinical Governance, National Neonatal Transport Team, Accreditation, Service Planning,
• Demonstrate problem solving skills, motivational and team building skills
• Demonstrate a baby and family centered ethos in approach to work ensuring diplomacy, sensitivity, dignity, respect and privacy with service users and colleagues alike.
• Be cognizant of needs of women with special needs e.g. non English speaking, Traveller's and women with literacy difficulties, disability etc.

**Please see full job description for full list of requirements**

Coombe Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer