Staff Nurse

As a Staff Nurse, you will play a crucial role in supervising and providing comprehensive nursing care, ensuring the health and comfort of our residents. Your expertise will be pivotal in fostering a supportive and healing atmosphere. We are currently looking for a dedicated and skilled Staff Nurse to join our team, someone who thrives in a nurturing environment and is passionate about delivering high standards of care.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Managing residents' admissions, discharges, and medication administration in line with best practices.
• Developing individual care plans using a person-cantered approach.
• Ensuring the accurate and timely recording of Care Notes and Plans.
• Maintaining high standards of resident care and hygiene.
• Supervising mealtimes, attending to feeding requirements, and performing necessary personal care tasks.
• Assisting with in-house training, emergency response, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assume responsibility on each shift for the nursing care of allocated residents.
• To plan and deliver a high standard of evidence-based individualised care.
• Lead a Team of Health care Assistants, allocate duties and ensure that they are performing their duties adequately.
• Evaluate resident care needs and in-conjunction with our multi-disciplinary team implement and evaluate individualised care plans that meet the resident’s needs.
• To adhere to the procedures/guidelines in place.
• Maintain clear, concise and accurate records within the home in accordance with legislation.
• Must be able to quickly and effectively work in an emergency situation.
• Performs procedures accurately, completely and safely.
• Build strong relationships with residents to encourage trust and understand their needs.
• Knowledge and awareness of HIQA standards and ability to participate in inspection process.
• Shifts are rostered Monday to Sunday and will include Night duty. 

Requirements

• Registered on the Irish live register (NMBI). Must have active PIN.
• Bachelor’s (preferred).
• 1 year of Nursing experience (preferred).
• Experience/Knowledge of HIQA Standards and Health Act Regulations 2013.
• Strong clinical & communication skills are required.
• IT skills, Computer literate in Outlook, Work and Excel.
• Fluent in English language (verbal and written).
• Proven attention to detail and follow through. 

Key Competencies:

• Experience of/with people with additional and/or complex needs
• Excellent organisational skills, self-motivated and self-starter
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a multi departmental team
• Dedicated, reliability and flexible approach to work
• Ability to set high personal standards of performance and delivery of desired results
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Responsible and mature approach to work

Benefits of Working with Us:

• Competitive Salary with Opportunities for Career Progression.
• Support with NMBI registration if not yet registered.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: Be rewarded for bringing new talent to our team.
• Comprehensive Paid Training: Stay current with best practices in care.
• Educational Support: Further your skills with our backing.
• Paid Garda Vetting: Security clearance handled and financed by us.
• Generous Holiday Entitlements: Balance work and personal life effectively.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care for your well-being.
• Uniforms and Meals Provided: Your comfort and convenience are ensured.
• Additional Benefits: Including a joining bonus, free parking, bike-to-work scheme, and flexible work patterns.