We are currently recruiting for a Staff Nurse to join our Ballinasloe Care Centre As part of our long-term vision for Ballinasloe, we are planning extensive refurbishment works over the coming months.
These enhancements will ensure a warm, modern, and comfortable environment that supports both high-quality clinical care and a fulfilling quality of life for residents.
Applicants must be currently registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (active pin) and be passionate about Gerontological Care.
Overview of the role To promote and maintain the highest attainable standard of nursing care within the home and ensure that all staff are performing their duties adequately.
This role reports to and is responsible to the Director of Nursing.
Duties and Responsibilities: 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 maintained.
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 Mowlam Healthcare policies are known and adhered to by all staff.
Maintain clear, concise, and accurate records within the home in accordance with legislation and Mowlam 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 home 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.
Qualifications: First level registration.
Registered on the NMBI live register.
Person Specification / Skills / Attributes: Excellent Leadership, Organizational and Communication skills.
Sound decision making ability.
Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.
Ability to work well and promote a team environment.
Results driven.
INDNUR 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 periodically by the Director of Nursing.
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