Senior Nurse Elderly Care - Kilkenny

Location
Job-type Permanent
Salary €20 - €22 per hour
Reference J334719
Date Published over 3 years ago
THE POSITIONS : - Senior Nurse Elderly Care (Full-time Permanent) - Co. Kilkenny

THE DETAILS:

Location: Co. Kilkenny
Salary: €20 - €22 per hour
Permanent Full-Time
Reporting : Reports to the Director of Nursing

THE BACKGROUND:

Are you an experienced Staff Nurse looking to progress to Senior Staff Nurse ? At TTM Healthcare we are proud to have partnered with one of our clients a leading provider of residential care in Ireland, which provides long/short-term care for elderly residents. They strive to provide the highest standards of care to our residents in a ‘Home Away from Home’ setting. The Care Home has remained Covid free for the duration of the pandemic. If you think the position is right for you, let’s talk.

The Opportunity :

As a Senior Nurse you will be part of a clinical team delivering highest level of care for residents in this medium size nursing home. You will have a genuine interest in elderly care and be open to long-term commitment. You will be supported by a Clinical Nurse Manager and a team of Healthcare Assistants. This position is challenging and rewarding at the same time.

Company profile:

This modern purpose-built care facility provides care to elderly patients who require long term care, dementia care, respite and convalescent care. Day care is also provided. All residents have access to nursing care, physiotherapy and activation programmes in-house and GP, multidisciplinary and specialist services are sourced externally as required. This nursing home is set on an elevated site with spacious grounds, landscaped garden, in a rural location.

Your profile:

• Third level Degree in Nursing
• Active registration with NMBI
• 2 - 3 + year/s experience as a Nurse in the Care of the Elderly or hospital setting
• Understanding and knowledge of HIQA regulations and standards
• Flexible to work different shifts (days and nights)
• Very good level of English and strong good communication skills
What will be expected of you:
• Providing the best nursing care possible to elderly service users
• Hands on approach with patients, caring and energetic attitude required
• Assist in Ordering, administering, monitoring and recording of service users medications.
• Liaising with families, GPs and other auxiliary agents.
• Ensuring all current legislation is adhered to
• A team player, helping promote great working conditions, colleague relations and care to clients

THE REWARDS:

Flexibility to work 3 shifts or 4 shifts per week
Salary : €20 - €22 per hour
Further education sponsorship (post-grad, masters etc)
Paid training days
Paid Breaks
Minimum of 36 hour contracts
Premiums for working Sundays
Subsidised canteen
Uniform supplied
Double time for bank holidays


THE CONTACT:

Contact: Brenda Freeney at 01-5136740 Nursing Team
TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer



TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.