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 NMBIHave the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role Desirable criteria Qualification in Palliative Care1+ 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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