Job Summary
This is a post within the Respiratory Integrated Care team who are currently undertaking a Slaintecare Virtual Ward Project.
The successful candidate will work within a community environment, as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide individualised patient-centred care virtually and face-to-face when required.
The role involves assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing and respiratory care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
Responsibilities
* Assessing and monitoring patients' symptoms and providing open-access telephone support.
* Educating patients and their families about their respiratory condition, treatment plans, medication management and lifestyle changes.
* Carrying out home visits to assess patients' needs, monitor progress, and liaise with the RIC team.
* Maintaining links with community services through effective communication with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
Requirements
* Post-registration general medical nursing experience.
* Desirable: experience in respiratory chronic disease nursing care.
This role requires flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to travel within Donegal as the RIC service is operational in all 4 network locations throughout the county.