Overview
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services has several opportunities for staff nurses in our in-patient Palliative Care Unit. The successful candidate will help to ensure a compassionate and supportive environment on the ward, contributing to the highest possible standards of palliative nursing care. The post holder will understand and uphold the Core Values of OLH&CS, and the philosophy of person-centred, holistic care, addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and supporting their families throughout the palliative care journey.
Employment details
* Successful candidates will be placed on a recruitment panel for future positions
* Full-time (37.5 hours) and part-time (18.75 hours)
* Indefinite duration contracts and Temporary Contracts
* Based in Magheramore, Co. Wicklow
* HSE funded or BOD Funded in Palliative Care
Essential criteria
* Registered General Nurse with NMBI
* Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role
Desirable criteria
* Qualification in Palliative Care
* 1+ year post qualification experience - consideration will be given to newly qualified nurses
* Experience of palliative care approach
* Experience of using an Electronic Patient Record (EPR)
Informal enquiries
Informal enquiries are most welcome. Please contact Catriona Murray | Assistant Director of Nursing, Blackrock and Wicklow Hospice | 0874887415 | catrionamurray@olh.ie
A detailed Job Description & Person Specification is available to download below or from the Human Resources Department | hr@olh.ie | (01) 491 2594.
A panel may be formed from which future Staff Nurse positions in Wicklow (indefinite duration, full time & part time) may be filled in line with Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services’ panel management guidelines.
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