Overview
PE Global Healthcare (Ireland) is recruiting for a Community Paediatric Nurse for a leading home care provider in Co. Meath. This is a Nurse-led Home Support Nursing team.
Job Title
Paediatric Nurse – Home Support
Location
Co. Meath (Dunshaughlin area)
Hours
Full-time and night nursing shifts available (Day Shifts & Night Shifts). The package consists of nursing (RCN/RGN/RNID) for 7 x 8 hour nights and 5 x 8 hour days (Monday to Saturday), total of 96 hours per week. This can be divided between 2/3 nurses.
Role
To provide safe, quality, person-centred care to a child within their home environment. The successful candidate will be part of a Nurse-led care team providing clinical care in a home setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute paediatric care and be able to work flexible hours, including day and night shifts.
Responsibilities
* Competent in all tracheostomy care, changing of ties, suctioning and changing tracheostomy tube in an emergency situation.
* Monitoring skin integrity around tracheostomy stoma and observing for any signs of skin breakdown.
* Management and administration of nebs and suctioning via tracheostomy tube.
* Monitoring for signs and symptoms of respiratory distress.
* Medication management.
* Gastrostomy tube feeds via feeding pump.
* Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
* Provide play and family support.
* Provide excellent evidence-based nursing care, implementing all aspects of care plans based on the needs identified.
* Prioritise the needs and comfort of the client.
* Communicate effectively with the client, family, clinical team, and MDT, reporting on the client’s clinical needs as required.
* Maintain accurate and professional clinical notes.
Qualities
* Demonstrate commitment and competence in the care and welfare of clients.
* Promote the recognition of the child as an individual.
* Demonstrate kindness, compassion, dignity, and respect.
Qualifications & Experience
* Current registration on the live register of NMBI.
* RGN/RCN trained.
* Paediatric nursing experience is necessary.
* Previous experience in home care is an advantage; full training and support provided.
Compensation
Monday – Saturday €30 per hour (night €35 per hour). Sunday €45 per hour (night €50 per hour). Bank Holidays €60 per hour (night €70 per hour).
Supportive team environment
How to apply
Please call Elaine PE Global Healthcare 083 1640136 or email elaine.mcsherry@peglobal.net
Note: Our client cannot sponsor visas; candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland.
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