Job Opportunity in Respiratory Integrated Care
This role offers a challenging and rewarding experience within the Respiratory Integrated Care (RIC) team who are currently undertaking a Slaintecare Virtual Ward Project.
The post requires cover Monday – Friday from 8am to 4pm with no weekends or bank holidays included. It entails working within the Multidisciplinary team in a community environment.
The staff member will be based in Letterkenny but must have the ability to travel within Donegal as the RIC service is operational in all 4 network locations throughout the county.
Key Responsibilities:
* To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing and respiratory care for patients.
* To monitor and manage patient symptoms effectively.
* To participate in the analysis of remote monitoring of clinical data to identify potential issues and provide early intervention.
* To provide individualised patient-centred care virtually and face-to-face when required.
* To carry out home visits to assess patient needs, monitor progress and liaise with the RIC team.
* To educate patients and their families about respiratory conditions, treatment plans, medication management and lifestyle changes.
* To provide open-access telephone support to patients and families.
* To maintain links and communicate effectively with community services through the multidisciplinary team, patient and family to ensure continuity of patient care.
* To refer to other services as necessary and signpost to other support services.
* To discuss discharge planning and ongoing care.
This position presents an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team and contribute to improving patient outcomes in Donegal.