Staff Nurse - St Patrick's, Dublin 13

Description

Cowper Care Centre DAC is seeking applications for the role Staff Nurse for its Nursing Home - St Patrick's Care Centre, Baldoyle, Dublin 13

The purpose of the role is to provide person centred care to our residents that is both efficient and effective.

The Staff Nurse will:

Ensure development and implementation of person centred and effective care plans for residents and feedback any changes in health of the resident to the CNM/Assistant Care Manager

Collaborate with the Health Care Assistants in preparing, developing and implementing resident care plans

Maintain a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors

Collaborate with residents and the multi-disciplinary teams to facilitate appropriate continuity of care

Adhere to evidence-based practice, using a person centred approach to nursing care

Contribute to a range of social, recreational and educational activities aimed at providing a stimulating environment for the residents

Participate in the development and implementation of the quality and safety management system

Practice nursing according to the professional code of The Nursing and Midwifery Board and the policies and procedures of Cowper Care

Applicant Requirements

Nursing Qualification

Registration with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)

Knowledge of Residential Care legislation including HIQA's National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland, JCI Standards and others as applicable

Demonstrate sound knowledge of the care needs of older people including people with dementia

SALARY: MINIMUM €19.56 per hour / €39,813 per annum or MAXIMUM €23.95 per hour / €48,748 per annum (depending on years of experience).

This is a Full-time position - 39 hours per week

Rewards

Loyalty Programme

Career advancement opportunities & educational assistance available

Subsidized meals

Death in service benefit

Reimbursement for uniform

Garda Vetting and a clean medical will be required for the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a detailed CV outlining all relevant experience/training to date.

Cowper Care is an equal opportunities employer