Nurse Job In Kildare

Job Description

The Company

Neylons is a Facility Management Company providing services all over Ireland. We are a growing company that prides itself on training and development available to all staff. We offer flexibility, career progression and a competitive start rate.

Part-time Nurse position for a Residential Care Home in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, with day and night shifts, an average of 12 hours a week. Flexible shift patterns and free on-site parking.

Job Description

• Promote the health, welfare and social wellbeing of patients within our services.
• Ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity and spiritual needs of the patient are respected.
• Report and consult with senior nursing management on clinical issues as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate and accurate written nursing records and reports regarding patient care in accordance with local/national/professional guidelines.
• Participate in clinical audits and review.
• Undertake Key Worker role as appropriate.
• Promote a positive health concept with patients and colleagues and contribute to health promotion and disease prevention initiatives of the Health Service Executive.
• Delegate to and supervise the work of other grades of staff within the remit of their role, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate flexibility by rotating care settings as required to meet nursing resource needs.
• Provide and maintain effective, individualised nursing care by ensuring the resident's needs are met as fully as possible, with the most respect and dignity.
• Ensure the residents are consulted on and participate in all aspects of their care.
• Ensure that the care team provides excellent quality service within current legislative and policy guidelines.
• Support the resident with individualised care plans to ensure the resident's holistic needs are met.
• Assist the senior nurse in storing, administering, and recording individual medication in line with Convent policy and nursing guidelines.
• Assist with any physical aspects of care, as and when required, respecting residents' dignity, privacy and integrity.
• Ensure all complaints and incidents are recorded and reported to the Senior Nurse and Manager in accordance with the Neylons Policy.
• Work within the Scope of Practice as issued by An Bord Altranais.

Requirements:

• Register Nurse by An Bord Altranais.
• A can-do attitude.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Good working knowledge of English.
• Knowledge and willingness to apply safe working practices.
• Knowledge of how to use the equipment necessary to carry out the assigned tasks.
• Garda vetting is required.

We are happy to hear from anyone with specialist skills in these areas.

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