Registered Nurse (Maternity cover - 12 months)
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Are you passionate about dementia care? We are seeking to appoint a Staff Nurse for a 12 month contract to cover maternity leave.
The successful candidates should be flexible and committed and fulfil the following criteria:
* Current registration on the General / Psychiatric division of the register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
* Have three years of experience in a senior nursing role
* Current experience in the care of the elderly and people living with dementia
* Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards
* Demonstrate excellent communication (both verbal and written), organisational skills, flexibility and commitment
* A post-graduate diploma in gerontology or dementia is desirable.
Responsibilities:
* Practice Nursing according to the Professional Code of Practice as laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
* Nurses and Midwives Act 2011 (NMBI)
* Professional Clinical Guidelines
* Health Act 2007 (Regulations 2013) & National Quality Standards for Residential Care for Older People in Ireland 2016
* St. John of God Order Policies, Saint Joseph’s Shankill Policies and Procedures and best evidenced practice
* Current legislation
The staff nurse will:
* Be competent to deal with any allegation, suspected or confirmed abuse of any resident in accordance with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy
* Follow appropriate lines of authority within the Nurse Management structure
* Participate as an inter-disciplinary team member in all aspects of resident’s care
* Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and assume responsibility for their own professional development and contribute to the development of others
* Promote good interpersonal relationships with residents, their named representative, their family/social network supports and the interdisciplinary care team in accordance with ethical standards
* Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other areas of the centre as required e.g. Day Care Unit
* Participate in regular performance review with their line manager, identifying key performance objectives and appropriate plans/measures to achieve areas for improvement
* Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the residents and their relatives, in relation to all the centres’ activities
* Professional Expectations: comply with the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the NMBI; work within scope of practice and maintain competence; be aware of ethical policies and procedures; maintain residents’ confidentiality
Clinical Responsibilities
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised residents care within the agreed nursing model
* Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the co-ordination and delivery of residents care
* Be an advocate for the individual residents and for his/her family/named representative
* Ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity of the resident is given proper consideration
* Collaborate with the resident, their family/named representative, and the inter-disciplinary team to facilitate appropriate continuity of care
* Maintain appropriate and accurate written records and reports regarding residents care in accordance with local guidelines and current legislative requirements
* Ensure that current legal requirements for the safe administration and storage of medicines are adhered to in accordance with best practice
* Participate in innovation and change in the approach to residents care delivery, and contribute to service planning process based on best practice and under the direction of nursing management
* Have a sound knowledge of clinical standards and participate in residents care audits
* Participate in the setting of professional standards and measure/audit the effectiveness of care to provide quality care
* Participate in research programmes and understand the need for evidence-based practice
* Participate in clinical audit and review
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Contract
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* Other
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