Staff Nurse - Anesthetic, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic

Primary Duties Responsibilities: Be familiar and comply with all UPMC/SSC policies, Procedures and Standards which guide practise in Anaesthetics Theatres Demonstrate excellent teamwork and time management skills Correctly identifies Patient's on arrival to Theatre, accurately acquiring all the relevant information to complete the Preoperative checklist Can safely assist the Anaesthetist, during all types of Anaesthesia Demonstrates ability to recognise, monitor and assist in an Anaesthetic Emergency To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision.

The post holder will be required to work autonomously in the Anaesthetic Department of UPMC/SSC, providing skilled assistance to the Anaesthetist. The post holder is responsible for planning, implementing and assessing care of patients. To Maintain safe custody of controlled drugs according to Hospital Policy Demonstrates application of knowledge and understanding of the physiological responses to Anaesthetic and perioperative procedures.

Ensure each patient is always treated with dignity and respect Maintains the safety and well-being of patients, their relatives, and staff in accordance with SSC policies and procedures. Liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that care delivery is patient focused and of the highest standard Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary team as necessary.

Checks all equipment before use and reports any faults according to Hospital policy Ensures all equipment is cleaned, checked daily and maintained. Takes appropriate action with faulty equipment as per SSC policy. Always Follows Safe Moving Handling Guidelines Position and prepare the patients as required by the anaesthetist/surgeon and supervises junior staff doing the same.

Reports to the CNM1 (Anaesthetics) and Theatre Managers, accidents, incidents, and complaints, drug defects affecting patients, staff, supplies and services. Assists in the care, labelling and dispatch of specimens for laboratory examination Participates in Audit collection Always preserve the dignity and rights of the patients during their stay in the operating department anaesthetised or conscious.

Ensures all clinical and legal documents are completed and that they are accurate and legible in accordance with SSC guidelines Maintains appropriate pharmacy stock levels and adheres to SSC policies and procedures Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times. Ensures that safety procedures are carried out in relation to swabs, instruments and needle counts, and in relation to hazards such as fire and infection control.

Demonstrate initiative and be receptive to new ideas and development Administrative Responsibilities: To report any faulty mechanical equipment to the Clinical Nurse Manager. To deal with incidents and accidents that occur in Theatre in accordance with Clinic policy and to accurately record and report detail. To communicate with theatre and other departments to ensure continuity of patient care and safe transfer of patients.

To keep informed of all relevant policies including Health and Safety Policy to ensure maintenance of a safe working environment. To maintain safe custody of controlled drugs according to clinic policy. To consult with other nursing teams to ensure efficient and effective service. To act as a full member of the Nursing Team in the clinical area.

To positively participate in Change Management and Development. To attend meetings and sit on committees as required. To use knowledge, judgement and experience to develop ways of coping with crisis situations i.e. patient and staff. To observe and uphold daily cleaning standards in the department and to report any inadequacies to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

To actively contribute to the process of clinical risk management.