Nurse - Monday to Friday - Community Nursing

Clarity are currently recruiting for RGNS and RMs to be part of the Public Health Team with the HSE in Dublin South West

The areas covered include - Ballyboden, East and West Tallaght.

The staff appointed to these posts will work within Primary Care in the PHN service; working as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering a coordinated approach to client care. The Community Nurse will be expected to maintain a high standard of nursing care, to share responsibility with the community nursing team for the management of nursing care and the patients’ environment and to maintain a high standard of professional and ethical responsibility.

The work base will be the Primary Care Centre. Care is delivered in the client’s home and also in the clinic setting. Access to own transport is required for this post. Staff are eligible to claim travel allowance for work related travel. The service is provided Mon to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

The working week is negotiable for the right candidate

9-5pm Mon-Fri. Weekends off/No late nights/Work Life Balance all taken into consideration

Part-time/set hours available for the right candidate

2-3 weeks training offered to help orientate new nurses to the team

Nurse-led service. Excellent for autonomy in nursing.

Stepping stone to PHN work. Excellent chance to advance in the community.

Fantastic opportunity for those looking to specialise as a CNS in acute setting in the future

Great opportunity for midwives interested in newborn assessments in the community

Responsibilities:

Wound care management – both in clinic and in the domiciliary setting

Diabetes management

Incontinence assessment and management

Nursing assessment post hospital discharge/GP referral

General nursing care for the chronically ill or disabled

Oncology support and end of life care

Nursing assessment for home supports

The ideal candidate should be/have:

NMBI registration in good standing - Decision Letters will not be accepted

General nurse training is preferable but will also consider midwifery background or paediatrics. Dual qualifications are advantageous

Minimum of 1 year post registration experience within an acute setting

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Both technical and professional expertise

Community nursing experience preferable but not essential

Onsite training and orientation will be provided

Working through Clarity Locums:

€250 refer a friend scheme

Paid NMBI Registration

Holiday pay

Bank holiday allowance

Easy to use App for shifts and timesheets

If you are interested in applying please email Apply