Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse - Alzheimer's Care Centre

Reports to: Service Manager

Location: Cork City

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time 30 hours per week

About the Role

This role is designed to give clinical expertise and guidance to lead the daycare centre and service and provide best practice dementia specific care to all the clients in the Day Care Centre. The nurse provides and promotes a model of care which is person centred, community focused and has an appreciation of the needs of the care.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments on admission and at regular intervals.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans based on residents' cognitive, physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Conduct ongoing cognitive assessments and monitor changes in behaviour, mood, and clinical presentation.
• Ensure all care is aligned with HIQA standards, NMBI guidelines, and dementia-specific best practice.
• Build up a trusting relationship with clients and their carers so that they feel secure in the day care environment.
• Provide nursing care to clients as required e.g. personal care and hygiene, glucose checks, dressings, colostomy care, observing urinary output and bowel movement, taking temperature and blood pressure and recording same where necessary etc.
• Administer medication provided by the GP to the client
• Liaise with Home Care Co-ordinators, Daycare at Home Coordinators /PHN's regarding client's requirements for day, Daycare at home or home care service
• Provide stimulating and enjoying activities for the clients in a relaxed and homely environment in the centre
• Escalate any client nursing concerns to the PHN and Service Manager
• Provide phone support and relay information to family carers on issues arising in the daily care of a client in the centre.
• Document any client accidents / incidents or complaints and report them to the Service Manager, QSPD, Health & Safety and HR if necessary and in line with policy & procedure
• Manage all staff & volunteers in the day care centre by ensuring clarity of roles, assignment of duties, adequate staff client ratios at all times, arrangement of leave etc.
• Ensure that all new employees and volunteers receive appropriate induction and their ongoing training needs are periodically reviewed and actioned .
• Assist in the placement of students looking for work experience in the centre. Give induction and ongoing supervision during their stay.
• Responsible for ensuring standards of care and operational policies for services are consistently met.
• Services complaints / incidents are consistently reported, and progress tracked on corrective actions.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Registered Nurse with NMBI
• Experience of working with people with dementia, older people or in the intellectual disability sector desirable
• Understanding of Person-centered Care
• Management /Supervisory skills
• Strong Client focus:
• Commitment to deliver a high-quality person-centred care service
• Empathy and respect for the rights of the individual with dementia
• Good observational skills
• Ability to supervise, manage and motivate a team of carers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisation and administration skills
• An understanding of legislation relevant to the role e.g. Health and Safety, Employment legislation etc.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Irish health system and structures
• IT Proficient
• Knowledge of person-centred dementia models (e.g., Teepa Snow, Montessori, Namaste Care).

What We Offer

• Supportive clinical leadership and excellent team environment.
• Opportunities for further training in dementia-specific nursing and advanced clinical skills.
• Competitive salary, CPD support, and career development pathways.
• Generous Annual Leave
• Employee Assistant Programmes