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At Apleona, we are seeking a qualified Staff Nurse to be based at our religious site in Newbridge, Kildare.
Working Pattern: Monday to Sunday, various shifts, 12 hours per week.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Provide safe, comprehensive, person-centred nursing care within the Scope of Practise as issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Collaborate with physicians, and other healthcare professionals to develop and modify patient care plans.
- Meeting the holistic needs of patients in alignment with Positive Health principles
- Involving patients in decision-making and care processes, acting as their advocate when needed.
- Ensuring the Care Team are providing an excellent quality service within current legislative and policy guidelines.
- Responding effectively to medical emergencies, including assessing the situation, providing immediate care, and notifying appropriate medical personnel.
- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, including maintaining licensure, and education
- Demonstrating flexibility by rotating shifts as required to meet nursing resource needs.
- Adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
- Contributing to nursing quality assurance by helping to identify recurring nursing problems, co-operating in data collection, and assisting in maintaining accreditation standards.
- Assessing patients’ health conditions and developing and implementing nursing care plans.
- Conducting diagnostic tests and interpreting results to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Monitoring vital signs and providing general nursing care. Performing various clinical procedures, including IV administration, wound care, and catheterisation.
- Report and consult with senior nursing management on clinical issues as appropriate.
- Storing, administering, and recording individual medication in line with internal policy and nursing guidelines.
- Educating patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care.
- Dealing with complaints, ward incidents and accidents in accordance with internal policy.
- Participating in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress and coordinate care.
Qualifications and experience
- Recognized NMBI nursing qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer service
- Decision making and attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Right to work in Ireland
- Garda vetting required
Interested to find out more? Please apply below
We look forward to hearing from you!
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