Staff Nurse - Community Hospital - Co.Clare

Location County Clare
Job-type Permanent
Salary €38532 - €40560 per annum
Contact Brenda Freeney
Email email Brenda
Reference J348291
Date Published over 2 years ago
Position Available : Registered Staff Nurse - Full Time Permanent - Community Hospital, Co.Clare

Benefits :-

Further education support (post-grad, masters etc)
Paid training days
Paid Breaks
Minimum of 39 hour contracts
Premiums for working Sundays
Subsidised canteen
Uniform supplied (top)
Double time for bank holidays
Provide a death in service benefit


The Role :-

Applicants must be currently registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (active pin) and be passionate about Gerontological Care.

Overview of the role :-

To promote and maintain the highest attainable standard of nursing care within the home and ensure that all staff are performing their duties adequately. This role reports to and is responsible to the Director of Nursing.

Duties and Responsibilities :-

Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity, privacy and respect and ensuring they are treated as individuals.
Understand the Named Nurse concept, its function, and implementation and ensure that all relevant documentation is completed to the standards required
Maintain professional standards in keeping with An Bord Altranais Code of Professional Conduct and have an understanding of all An Bord Altranais documents and their implications for nursing practice.
Establish a personal and meaningful relationship with all residents, relatives and visitors, ensuring appropriate support and comfort is given at all times, especially to the bereaved.
Maintain clear, concise and accurate records within the home in accordance with legislation.
Ensures the agreed policies and procedures for the control, administration and custody of all drugs and medicines are adhered to.
Knowledge and awareness of HIQA standards and ability to participate in inspection process.
Ensure all admissions to the home are carried out correctly and all appropriate documentation completed.
Liaise with health care professionals as necessary regarding the discharge of a resident to the community to ensure continuity of care.

What are the qualifications, skills and experienced required?

Registered on the Irish live register (NMBI). Must have active PIN.
Has clinical experience working in Gerontological Care or Residential Nursing Care
Working experience of HIQA Standards and Health Act Regulations 2013
Fluent in English language (verbal and written) and be eligible to work in Ireland
Strong communication and listening skills
Work well with and lead a care team
Caring and compassionate, and be passionate about providing high quality person-centred care

The Contact :

For more information on this role and a full job description please contact Brenda on 01-5136740 or e-mail your current cv in confidence to brenda.freeney@ttmhealthcare.com


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