Clinical Nurse Specialist - Ireland - oasis group

Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Thoracic Enhanced Recovery (Locum)

• Dublin, Ireland
• Fixed Purpose Full Time

Who We Are

The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital has always been about people. Our staff are known for their compassion and for their strong sense of community as well as for their exceptional clinical training.The Mater Hospital is a major acute voluntary teaching hospital and holds a pre-eminent place in the delivery of healthcare to the community of North Dublin and rest of the country. The Hospital prides itself with exceptional patient care. Being a leader in research and innovation and providi

The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital has always been about people. Our staff are known for their compassion and for their strong sense of community as well as for their exceptional clinical training.The Mater Hospital is a major acute voluntary teaching hospital and holds a pre-eminent place in the delivery of healthcare to the community of North Dublin and rest of the country. The Hospital prides itself with exceptional patient care. Being a leader in research and innovation and providi Show more

Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Thoracic Enhanced Recovery (Maternity Leave Locum)

Job Purpose

Provide clinical leadership to develop and support all staff involved in managing pre, intra and post- operative thoracic surgery patients

Maintain well established protocols for enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery

Co-ordinate pre-operative tests and work-up prior to surgery

Co-ordinate onward referral and seamless transfer to and from referral centres

Drive extension of clinical pathways in accordance with national and local guidelines from MMUH to and from all referral sites

Chest drain management and education for all staff and departments

Support and follow up of thoracic surgery patients post discharge

Nurse- led outpatient support

Job Summary

An awareness of enhanced recovery for thoracic surgery patient cohorts.

Triage referral to correct pathway to ensure appropriate patient selection for surgery.

Coordinate with relevant referrers and thoracic surgical team to optimise surgical list and reduce cancellations.

Attend ward rounds with thoracic surgery team at MMUH.

Link with patient flow to provide real-time assessment to progress timely transfer of patients, when clinically appropriate. Collaborative working (MMUH & public health nurses) to develop communication links and timely discharge for patients with chest drains.

To apply lean principles to pathways and processes to improve the patient experience

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Mater Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer