Overview
Clarity are currently recruiting for a Tissue Viability Nurse in the HSE in Dublin South East
The staff appointed to these posts will work within Primary Care in the PHN service; working as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering a coordinated approach to client care. The TVN will be expected to maintain a high standard of nursing care, to share responsibility with the community nursing team for the management of nursing care and the patients’ environment and to maintain a high standard of professional and ethical responsibility.
The work base will be the Primary Care Centre. Care is delivered in the client’s home and also in the clinic setting. Staff are eligible to claim travel allowance for work related travel. The service is provided Mon to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Dublin South East Local Health Office looks after the communities of Sandymount, Ballsbridge, Ranelagh, Donnybrook, Milltown, Dundrum, Ballinteer, Sandyford, & Kilternan.
Responsibilities
* Wound care management – both in clinic and in the domiciliary setting
* Nursing assessment post hospital discharge/GP referral
* General nursing care for the chronically ill or disabled
* Working as part of the MDT in the community
The ideal candidate should be/have
* NMBI registration in good standing - Decision Letters will not be accepted
* Excellent wound care experience. Previous TVN experience desirable
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Community nursing experience preferable but not essential
* Onsite training and orientation will be provided
* Driving licence/own car is essential but will consider candidates living in the area that don’t drive also
Working through Clarity Locums
* €250 refer a friend
* €100 locum of the month
* Paid NMBI registration
* Booking platform open 24/7
* Easy to use App for shifts and timesheet
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