Overview
TCP Homecare provides innovative healthcare and pharmaceutical services to meet the requirements of a new emerging healthcare environment in Ireland. We are looking for innovative, enthusiastic nursing professionals with acute nursing experience to work in the greater Munster region who demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation while displaying flexibility and ability to adapt to change to join Dedicated Service on behalf of one of our existing Private Health Insurer Clients, providing a comprehensive high-quality standard of nursing care in the community.
The community nurse will provide clinical services to patients in an effective and caring manner to a high standard that meets best practice. This nursing service allows patients to be discharged from hospital and continue certain types of treatment in the comfort of their own home. A key element of the role is the maintenance of accurate electronic patient records and the timely deliverance of reports immediately after a visit back to the clients and head office. The community nurse should see the role as working as part of a team where the nurse uses their clinical, communication and interpersonal skills to provide a seamless service whilst at all times liaising closely with the nursing manager and the client\'s multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
* Training Adult and Paediatric patients and/or their carers to facilitate self administration.
* Administration of required IV/IM/SC injections and oral therapies to patients to the highest clinical and ethical standards.
* Carry out all required activities including wound care and catheter care.
* Carry Out Any Additional Treatments/services As Required.
* Timely electronic reporting of each visit as agreed with client and your Nursing Manager.
* Maintenance of accurate and detailed records as agreed with client and your Manager.
* Recognise and report immediately any untoward events on a patient visit as outlined by your Nurse manager.
* Assess specific changes in the patient\'s condition as a result of new or ongoing treatments and take immediate appropriate action.
* Implement all TCP Homecare operating procedures and protocols relating to the care and safety of a patient and yourself.
* Ensure a safe clinical environment for patients and yourself by following all procedures and guidelines.
* Attend relevant meetings with company and/or clients and facilitate meticulous feedback.
* Participate in approved data collection, clinical studies and trials as requested by the client.
* Provide support and advice to patient and family members, clients and multi-disciplinary team.
* Attend all company required meetings, training and other business in a prepared and punctual manner.
* Responsible for the administration of daily/weekly/monthly documentation for departmental reviews.
* Maintain customer confidentiality at all times.
* Represent self in a professional and ethical manner at all times, complying with all applicable company policy and procedures.
* Report all adverse events and product complaints promptly in line with Pharmacovigilance procedures and current legislation.
* Able to educate and communicate clearly while building a good rapport with patients.
* Work collaboratively as part of a small, dedicated team.
* Maintain records accurately with attention to detail and the return of all patient records and files to head office.
* Liaise closely with all other external/internal personnel associated with the patient programme.
* Attend relevant meetings with Customer/Client to facilitate structured communication flow.
* Keep in touch with current trends and developments in best practice standards and clinical care in this specific area.
* Applicant must be flexible and available to travel Nationwide with some overnight stays required.
Key Competencies
* Cannulation & Phlebotomy Skills Essential
* Demonstrable IV therapy experience including care of central venous access devices.
* Effective administrator, with a high level of attention to detail.
* Good time management skills.
* Excellent communication skills, ability to present to a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to quickly build good rapport with new contacts.
* Likes to work alone yet values their position within a team.
* Demonstrates good sound judgement.
* Demonstrates flexibility with tasks both administrative and clinical to support the service.
What We Offer in Return
* Competitive annual salary
* Company car/phone/tablet
* 24 days of annual leave, rising with service
* Pension Scheme
* Health Insurance
* Life Assurance
* A supportive and friendly working environment
* Regular training courses and opportunities to up skill
* Promotional opportunities
* Refer a Friend scheme
* Social events
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