Staff Nurse (Full Time)

STAFF NURSE REQUIRED - PERMANENT FULL TIME CONTRACT - must be fully flexible and in possession or full time work authorisation in Ireland

Based in a 46 bed nursing home and working under the direction of the Director of Care and Assistant Director of Care, the staff nurse will work with the multidisciplinary team, to ensure that care provided is guided by best practice recommendations. The successful candidate will be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to safely and efficiently plan and guide care processes.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a nursing qualification which is recognised and approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Candidates must have current NMBI registration. HSE Medication Management Certificate

Essential Experience

Proven record of working in healthcare settings.

Proven record of working as part of a team.

Able to demonstrate a knowledge of Elder care.

Reporting To

Director of Care, Assistant Director of Care

Responsibilities

Be accountable for the provision of high quality, effective nursing care

To comply with the professional code as devised by the NMBI and the policies and procedures of Mount Tabor Nursing Home.

Be familiar with the role of regulatory bodies and legislation which governs nursing homes.

Resident Care

Ensure that each resident is treated equally in accordance with their requirements

Maintain accurate and appropriate records relating to resident care

Promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships and communicate with residents, MDT members, families, visitors & staff as appropriate

Adopt a collaborative approach to resident care through the co-ordination of care and interventions provided by other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised resident care processes within the agreed framework for practice.

Be accountable for ensuring that the content of care plans is person centred and reflect the resident’s status

Ensure that resident care plans and assessments are accurately recorded and updated at four monthly intervals or as dictated by an alteration in the resident’s condition/status.

Carry out all nursing procedures according to the resident’s needs, as per his/her agreed care plan.

Promote and ensure the safeguarding of residents and visitors so far as is reasonably practicable

Promote and ensure the safeguarding of medications.

Comply with guidelines for recording, ordering, receipt and administration of medications in accordance with Mount Tabor’s medication management policy.

Understand and cooperate with the need to measure and audit the quality and effectiveness of care delivery

Report any defects to equipment or supplies to appropriate authority

Ensure adequate supplies of all medical products and equipment and order these as required.

Ensure the safe disposal of syringes and soiled dressings and other material, adhering to infection control guidelines

Call emergency services as required

Communication

Follow appropriate reporting lines of authority within the nurse management structure.

Take responsibility for the coordination and management of care in the absence of the senior nurse or clinical nurse manager.

Participate as a team member in all aspects of resident care and delegate work to team members as appropriate

Support, supervise and guide new or inexperienced staff and participate in the clinical induction programme if required.

Work Pattern

Full flexibility is required as the position is made up of day/weekend/night shifts, public and bank holidays.

Skills:

Nursing, Quality Patient Care, Clinical Decision Making

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH DUBLIN CENTRAL MISSION:

Competitive Pay Rates - hourly rates will be determined by the level of experience a candidate might have

Competitive Annual Leave

Salary Increments based annual performance

Cycle to work Scheme

Flexibility around working hours

Long Service Rewards

Premium Rate Payments for Sunday and Night Duties

Defined Pension Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Support with relevant Continuous Professional Development

Taxsaver Travel Scheme

Meal on Duty

Social Events

Supportive and People Centred working environment

If you meet the requirements for the post and consider yourself as having a holistic approach to care, are an empathic person who likes to work in a supportive supportive for an expanding organisation - Then we want to hear from you.

If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact Radek warchola, Head of People at radek.warchola @ dublincentralmission.ie

Please note we do not require the support of recruitment agencies for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €21.00-€23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Sick pay

Licence/Certification:

HSE Medication Management Certificate (required)

NMBI registration (required)

Work authorisation:

Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person