Staff Nurse – Full-Time (Permanent)
Location: Clearbrook Nursing Home, Finglas, Dublin
Hours: 42 hours per week (7 x 12-hour shifts per fortnight)
Shift Times:
* Day Duty: 7:45am – 7:45pm
* Night Duty: 7:45pm – 7:45am
Weekends: Every second weekend
About Clearbrook
Clearbrook is a modern, purpose-built, 90-bed nursing home located in Finglas, Dublin.
Our philosophy is simple yet powerful — we centre everything we do around our four key pillars:
* Patient-Centred Care
* Meaningful Activities
* Excellent Dining
* Commitment to Infection Prevention & Control
We hire people who share our ethos and are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care. We believe in supporting and valuing our staff to ensure stability and continuity for our residents.
Role Overview
We are currently seeking a full-time Staff Nurse to join our dedicated Clearbrook team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering person-centred care, maintaining high clinical standards, and contributing to a positive and supportive working environment.
What We Offer
* Competitive pay rates (dependent on experience and qualifications)
* Sunday premium: +25%
* Bank holiday premium: Double pay
* Excellent working conditions in a supportive, modern environment
* Opportunities for professional development and progression
Staff Nurse
Reports to: Director of Nursing
Overview of the role
The Staff Nurse will be accountable to practice within the Code of Professional Conduct guidelines as issued by An Bord Altranais and according to the policies as set out by the Organisation.
Purpose: To maintain a professional standard of nursing care within Clearbrook Nursing Home.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Lead and manage staff, delegating duties as necessary.
· Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity, privacy and respect and ensuring they are treated as individuals.
· Understand the Named Nurse concept, its function, and implementation and ensure that all relevant documentation is completed to the standards required
· Maintain professional standards in keeping with An Bord Altranais Code of Professional Conduct and have an understanding of all An Bord Altranais documents and their implications for nursing practice.
· Establish a personal and meaningful relationship with all residents, relatives and visitors, ensuring appropriate support and comfort is given at all times, especially to the bereaved.
· Ensure all Company policies are known and adhered to by all staff.
· Maintain clear, concise and accurate records within the care setting in accordance with legislation and company standards
· Ensures the agreed policies and procedures for the control, administration and custody of all drugs and medicines are adhered to.
· Knowledge and awareness of HIQA standards and ability to participate in inspection process.
· Ensure all admissions to the care setting are carried out correctly and all appropriate documentation completed.
· Liaise with health care professionals as necessary regarding the discharge of a resident to the community to ensure continuity of care.
What are the qualifications, skills and experienced required?
· Registered on the Irish live register (NMBI). Must have active PIN.
· Has clinical experience working in Gerontological Care or Residential Nursing Care
· Working experience of HIQA Standards and Health Act Regulations 2013
· Fluent in English language (verbal and written) and be eligible to work in Ireland
· Strong communication and listening skills
· Work well with and lead the team
· Caring and compassionate, and be passionate about providing high quality person-centred care
Note
Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required. This job description does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: €20.00-€22.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
* Food allowance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Wellness program
Experience:
* Nursing: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration (required)
Work Location: In person