Community Stoma Care Nurse Job Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Community Stoma Care Nurse to join our team in Ireland. This is a part-time, 3-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.
About the Role
This position involves providing an excellent level of care to patients following their discharge from hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality stoma care services to patients in the community, based on defined referral pathways.
The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Community Stoma Care Nurse and possess a registered nurse qualification. They should also be registered with INMO and have a strong background in stoma or colorectal care.
This role requires flexibility to meet patient and service needs, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work autonomously. The successful candidate will also be comfortable working in the community, often at patients' homes, and able to accommodate administrative tasks and small product stock at home.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide professional stoma care services to patients in the community
* Receive patient referrals from hospital and community healthcare professionals
* Maintain accurate clinical records
* Deliver teaching/training for carers, family, and healthcare professionals
* Keep up-to-date with relevant products available within the Irish market
* Provide feedback to marketing and research and development
* Undertake continuous personal development
Benefits
The successful candidate will benefit from:
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
* Option to buy holiday days
* Wellbeing Programme
* Health Cash Plan
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Referral Scheme
* Long Service Awards
Required Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Registered nurse qualification
* Registration with INMO
* Previous experience working as a Community Stoma Care Nurse
* Stoma or colorectal background
* Full clean driving licence and access to a car
* IT skills including Excel
* Flexibility to meet patient and service needs
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work autonomously, be dynamic, and forward-thinking
Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Business Insight
* Customer Focus
* Manages Complexity
* Action Oriented
* Plans and Aligns
* Ensures Accountability
* Interpersonal Savvy
* Instills Trust