Staff Nurse

Care:

• Ensure that all Staff Members contribute, to the best of their ability, to the efficient running of the Nursing Home and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the Clients.
  
• Report any ill health amongst Clients and make requests for G.P / Professional visits where necessary.
  
• Ensure that Clients Care Plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with Clients, Relatives and other Health Care Professionals, and in accordance with An Bord Altranais guidelines and Company Policy.
  
• Assess all aspects of Clients care needs, provide health supervision and direct Nursing Care when required.
  
• Assess social and health care needs of new Clients, and maintain on-going assessments and review all other Clients.
  
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Client within the Nursing Home has an individualized Care Plan. Client Care Plans to be reviewed on a monthly basis or even more frequently as and when required, in accordance with An Bord Altranais guidelines & Company policy.
  
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals as required. Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all relevant Staff Members at the end of each shift.
  
• Administer prescribed medicines and document the same accordance with the Companys procedure and NMBI.
  
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients personal and financial affairs in line with the Financial Policy, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship which exits with Clients.
  

Requirements

Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  
• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group.
  
• Current Registration with NMBI.
  
• Team Player
  
• 1st level Nurse
  
• Desired experience / qualification in care for relevant Client category.
  
• Knowledge of HIQA Standards
  
• Previous supervisory experience