Our client nursing home is seeking dynamic Staff Nurses

Located in the picturesque village of Kilcoole, in the ‘Garden Of Ireland’, Kilcoole Nursing Home Wicklow is a state of the art new nursing home comprising spacious dining and lounge facilities and an abundance of residential amenities.

Now beginning recruitment for experienced nurses to join the Kilcoole team. Applicants should be currently registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and be passionate about Gerontological Care.

Overview of the role

To promote and maintain the highest attainable standard of nursing care within the home and ensure that all staff are performing their duties adequately.

This role reports to and is responsible to the Director of Nursing.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and mange staff, delegating duties as necessary.

Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity, privacy and respect and ensuring they are treated as individuals.

Understand the Named Nurse concept, its function, and implementation and ensure that all relevant documentation is completed to the standards required

Maintain professional standards in keeping with An Bord Altranais Code of Professional Conduct and have an understanding of all An Bord Altranais documents and their implications for nursing practice.

Establish a personal and meaningful relationship with all residents, relatives and visitors, ensuring appropriate support and comfort is given at all times, especially to the bereaved.

Ensure all Nursing Group Healthcare policies are known and adhered to by all staff.

Maintain clear, concise and accurate records within the home in accordance with legislation and standards

Ensures the agreed policies and procedures for the control, administration and custody of all drugs and medicines are adhered to.

Knowledge and awareness of HIQA standards and ability to participate in inspection process.

Ensure all admissions to the home are carried out correctly and all appropriate documentation completed.

Liaise with health care professionals as necessary regarding the discharge of a resident to the community to ensure continuity of care.

What are the qualifications, skills and experienced required?

Registered on the Irish live register (NMBI)

Has clinical experience working in Gerontological Care or Residential Nursing Care

Working experience of HIQA Standards and Health Act Regulations 2013

Fluent in English language (verbal and written) and be eligible to work in Ireland

Strong communication and listening skills

Work well with and lead a care team

Caring and compassionate, and be passionate about providing high quality person-centred care

Apply with CV for further details.