Overview
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services has 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.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality nursing care within the in-patient Palliative Care Unit in line with evidence-based practice and OLH&CS Core Values.
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, ensuring patient and family needs are addressed across physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions.
* Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centred care and monitor patient outcomes.
* Document and maintain accurate electronic patient records as required.
* Contribute to a supportive and compassionate ward environment for patients and their families.
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 a palliative care approach
* Experience of using an Electronic Patient Record (EPR)
Employment details
* Locations: Based in Blackrock, with relevance to Wicklow
* HSE funded or BOD Funded in Palliative Care
* Full-time (37.5 hours) and part-time (18.75 hours)
* Indefinite duration contracts and Temporary Contracts
* Panel may be formed for future Staff Nurse positions in Wicklow
How to enquire
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Catriona Murray — Assistant Director of Nursing, Blackrock and Wicklow Hospice — at 0874887415 or catrionamurray@olh.ie.
A detailed Job Description & Person Specification is available to download from the Human Resources Department: hr@olh.ie or (01) 491 2594.
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