Desired Skills: RCN,RGN,Nursing,Childrens Nurse
Paediatric Nurse Community Nurse – EXCELLENT Rates up to €70 / hour
PE Global Healthcare are delighted to assist their client, a leading home care provider in Co. Meath, to recruit for a community paediatric nurse. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance and engage your Nursing skills & join our Nurse-led Home Support Nursing team in Co. Meath.
Job Title: Paediatric Nurse – Home Support
Job Location: Co.Meath (Dunshaughlin area)
Hours: Full-time and night nursing shifts available (Day Shifts & Night Shifts)
This package consists of nursing (RCN/RGN/RNID) for 7 x 8 hour nights and 5 x 8 hour days (Monday to Saturday), total of 96 hours per week. This can be divided between 2 / 3 nurses
Role of Registered General Nurse:
To provide safe, quality, person-centred care to a Child within their home environment. The successful candidate will be part of a Nurse-led care team providing clinical care in a home setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute paediatric care and be able to work flexible hours, including day and night shifts.
Nurses must demonstrate that they have the desired competencies to care for this child. The nursing needs for this child are as follows:
Competent in all tracheostomy care, changing of ties, suctioning and changing tracheostomy tube in an emergency situation.
Monitoring skin integrity around tracheostomy stoma and observing for any signs of skin breakdown.
Management and administration of nebs and suctioning via tracheostomy tube
Monitoring for signs and symptoms of respiratory distress
Medication Management
Responsibilities include…
Gastrostomy tube feeds via feeding pump
Competent in all tracheostomy care, changing of ties, suctioning and changing tube in an emergency situation
Management and administration of nebs and suctioning
Monitoring for signs and symptoms of respiratory distress
Pressure area care
Medication Management
Seizure management
Manage enteral feeding and medication
Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Manage seizures
Provide play and family support
Provide excellent evidence-based nursing care, implementing all aspects of care plans based on the needs identified.
Prioritise the needs and comfort of the client.
Communicate effectively with the client, family, clinical team, and MDT, reporting on the client's clinical needs as required.
Maintain accurate and professional clinical notes
Qualities
Demonstrate commitment and competence in the care and welfare of clients
Promote the recognition of the child as an individual
Demonstrate kindness, compassion, dignity, and respect
Qualifications & Experience
Current registration on the live register of NMBI
RGN/RCN trained
Paediatric nursing experience is necessary
Previous experience in home care is an advantage, full training and support provided
Benefits:
Monday – Saturday €30 per hour (night €35 per hour)
Sunday €45 per hour (night €50 per hour)
Bank Holidays €60 per hour ( night €70 per hour)
Flexible working hours
Supportive team environment
Please call Elaine PE Global Healthcare or email
***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***
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