Triage Nurse (Telephone Based) x3
Location: County Down Northern Ireland
Description: Diamond Recruitment Group is hiring Triage Nurse (Telephone Based) x3 right now, this occupation will be placed in Northern Ireland. Further informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. We are currently seeking a Triage Nurse for our client based in Holywood. This is a permanent part time role.
The Role
Triage Nurses required to assess data submitted by patients via telephone, prioritise information and carry out a clinical assessment of the intervention required
Duties will include:
- Carrying out structured telephone health interviews with patients
- Applying knowledge to carry out a nursing and clinical assessment, make informed interventions and escalate problems as necessary
- Demonstrating a sound understanding of the clinical indicators in the care of older person and/or the management of chronic conditions, apply clinical knowledge to triage and prioritise need of patient
- Using clinical decision support software, and further clinical expert advice if necessary to reach clinically approprate decisions and decide on the approprate intervention
- Maintain professional relationships with staff, patients, carers and other professionals
- Create and maintain accurate legible contemporaneous records in accordance with NMC Guidance
- Processing patient data on receipt and in priority of severity in line with agreed clinical protocols
- Must be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Midwifery Council
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience: At least 1 year of which has been in adult nursing within the last 2 years
- Knowledge and understanding of chronic disease management
- Evidence of critical decision making skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and maintain accurate records
- Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient IT Skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Experience of care of older patients/long term chronic condition management is desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in customer care is desirable
- Experience of managing unscheduled care desirable
£13,715 - £18,319 per annum
5% shift allowance is payable
Contact Details Deadline
To be considered for this position, please forward your CV to Julie McCrory at Diamond Recruitment by clicking on the APPLY button on this page and attaching your CV. CVs must be received by Friday 10th August 2012.
For further information on this opportunity please contact Julie at Diamond Recruitment on 028 90 558000 YOUR DETAILS WILL BE TREATED IN A CONFIDENTIAL MANNER WITH DIAMOND RECRUITMENT GROUP.
ONLY APPLICANTS MEETING THE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED.
Minimim Experience 2 to 3 years
Minimum Qualification Professional Qualification
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Diamond Recruitment Group.
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This occupation starts available on: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:31:09 GMT