Nurse Pulmonary Ward

As a nurse within the pulmonary department:

• You are responsible for the total nursing care from admission to discharge for the (pulmonary) patients assigned to you.

• You work in a multidisciplinary team, for a patient population with various diverse clinical pictures.

• You independently perform all occurring nursing-technical procedures and coordinate the care for the patient.

• You supervise the student nurses and interns present.

• In addition, psychosocial guidance of patients and family is an important aspect of your work. You must be able to empathize well with the patient and their disease process.

• To be able to offer every patient the best possible care, your creativity and flexibility are regularly called upon.

• You are co-responsible for both your own learning and working climate as well as for others; collaborating in this is the message.

• Personal initiative to improve quality is highly appreciated; these are shared and secured in working groups and department meetings in which you participate as a nurse.

If you would like to hear from a colleague how we work on our ward, then quickly watch the video below:

Within the pulmonary specialty, a very broad patient population is admitted, including for example patients with COPD, sarcoidosis, Cystic Fibrosis, pulmonary embolisms, lung carcinomas.
Respiratory diseases belong to one of the profile areas chosen within the strategy of Maastricht UMC+ (Healthy Living).

On nursing ward A3, a maximum of 30 patients with a diversity of pulmonary issues reside.
Within this dynamic environment, our team provides high-quality care to the pulmonary patient. This care delivery consists of a great diversity of specific nursing-technical procedures. For example, oxygen is administered via high flow therapy, patients are set up on home ventilation equipment, oncological therapies are provided, and postoperative care is given. Additionally, palliative care is developed to a high level, whereby the patient and their loved ones are offered careful guidance.
As caregivers, we act based on the principles of Advance Care planning. We enter into dialogue with patients and their loved ones to formulate meaningful and achievable goals for current and future care and treatment and to translate them into the best possible care.

Due to the increasing diversity in care demand, the department continues to develop regarding the care to be provided. This includes the continuous striving towards an efficient organization of the work processes in relation to the care offered to our pulmonary patient. The design of care pathways is a fine example of what A3, among other things, is working on to organize patient-centered, safe, and efficient care.

As a nurse on the pulmonary ward, you will join a warm team of relatively young but highly skilled nurses that offers each other opportunities, safety, and a pleasant working atmosphere.
From our department, career advancement opportunities are offered towards the acute cluster. The knowledge and experience you are offered within nursing ward A3 is a great preparation for advancing towards the specialist departments.

We would love to get in contact with the nurse who is looking for a challenging working environment where quality and patient safety are number 1 and who possesses excellent communication skills.

• You are stress-resistant and flexible.

• You must be in possession of a (BIG) registered nursing diploma at HBO level or an MBO 4 nursing diploma with the ambition to obtain your HBO diploma.

• Are you in possession of a Belgian nursing diploma? Even then, we would love to get in contact with you. We are currently not processing candidates with the Graduaat Basisverpleegkundige education.

• Furthermore, you recognize yourself in the following competencies that are essential for our department: planning, flexibility, organizing, and learning ability.

• Additionally, you are able to build and maintain relationships with different disciplines.

• For this position, you must be able to hand over a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) before the start of employment.

To start successfully in this role, it is important that you have a good command of the Dutch language (minimum B2 level) due to contact with, among others, patients and colleagues. Additionally, it is a condition that you are permitted to work in the Netherlands (EU/EEA nationality or a valid work permit).

Do you see your qualities reflected in this vacancy? Then we would gladly make time for you to give you the opportunity to shadow us for a day on our nursing ward.

Depending on education and experience, the salary is at least € 3,171 and at most € 4,492 gross per month for a full-time appointment. This salary is exclusive of irregular hours allowances, holiday pay, and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% of your gross annual salary.

It concerns an employment contract of 1 year for an average of 32-36 hours per week in accordance with article 2.4.2 Cao umc, being a temporary contract preceding an employment contract for an indefinite period as referred to in paragraph 3 of article 2.3 Cao umc.

It is expected that you perform irregular shifts during evening, night, and weekend hours and public holidays.

At Maastricht UMC+, we ensure that you have everything to make your contribution to ultimate care. The right employment conditions belong with that. Read here what we offer you.

For more information about the position or the training and career advancement opportunities, you may contact Eveline Wilmes, team leader, reachable at 0433874310 or via e.wilmes@mumc.nl.

For information about the application procedure, follow this link. General information about employment conditions and working at Maastricht UMC+ can be found here. Unable to find the answer to your question? Then contact the Recruitment team.

Applications for this vacancy can be submitted up to and including November 2nd.

We recruit our candidates ourselves and do not work with external agencies for this vacancy.