TCP Homecareprovides innovative healthcare and pharmaceutical services to meet the requirements of a new emerging healthcare environment in Ireland.
We are looking for innovative, enthusiasticnursing professionals with acute nursing experience to work in the greater Munster regionwho demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation while displaying flexibility and ability to adapt to change to join a newly established Dedicated Service on behalf of one of our existing Private Health Insurer Clients, providing a comprehensive high-quality standard of nursing care in the community.
The community nurse will provide clinical services to patients in an effective and caring manner to a high standard that meets best practice.
This nursing service allows patients to be discharged from hospital and continue certain types of treatment in the comfort of their own home.
A key element of the role is the maintenance of accurate electronic patient records and the timely deliverance of reports immediately after a visit back to the clients and head office.
The community nurse should see the role as working as part of a team where the nurse uses their clinical, communication and interpersonal skills to provide a seamless service whilst at all times liaising closely with the nursing manager and the client's multi-disciplinary team.
Administration of required IV/IM/SC injections and oral therapies to patients to the highest clinical and ethical standards Carry out all required activities including wound care and catheter care.
Timely electronic reporting of each visit as agreed with client and your Nursing Manager Maintenance of accurate and detailed records as agreed with client and your Manager Recognise and report immediately any untoward events on a patient visit as outlined by your Nurse manager Assess specific changes in the patients condition as a result of new or on-going treatments and take immediate appropriate action.
To attend all company required meetings, training and other business in a prepared and punctual manner Responsible for the administration of daily/weekly/monthly documentation for departmental reviews Maintain customer confidentiality at all times Represent self in a professional and ethical manner at all times, complying with all applicable company policy and procedures.
Able to educate and communicate clearly while building a good rapport with patients Work collaboratively as part of a small, dedicated team Maintain records accurately with attention to detail and the return of all patient records and files to head office.