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Staff Nurse

Negotiable Healthcare Wicklow

Excel Healthcare is currently seeking an experienced Staff Nurse on a full time, maternity cover contract, for a residential service in Co. Wicklow. This client provides personalised supports for service users to meet their physical psychological and social care needs in an environment striving to promote independence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to be part of a positive team making an important difference for others while working in a homely and friendly environment. This job will suit anyone living in Carnew, Co. Wicklow and the surrounding area.

Responsibilities of a Staff Nurse:

  • Provide holistic care and clinical oversight to residents with physical disabilities, head injuries and neurological conditions.
  • Completing daily welfare checks and clinical assessments as necessary.
  • Following up on any reports by the Care Support Worker.
  • Liaising with the MDT, GP, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and other team members.
  • Making appropriate appointments for service users should they wish to attend services like dentist, ophthalmologist, chiropodist and blood tests.
  • Ensuring accurate documentation and records are maintained and any changes in health or wellbeing of service users is appropriately reported.
  • Ensuring care plans and reviewed on a regular basis.
  • Participate in audits to ensure compliance with evidence-based practice in areas such as medication management and infection control and prevention.

Requirements of a Staff Nurse:

  • Active NMBI Pin.
  • A minimum of 1 year post registration experience, preferably within a disability service or community setting.
  • Proven experience in the Irish healthcare system.
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
  • Knowledge of HIQA regulations and standards.
  • A clean, full Irish drivers licence.
  • Good spoken and written English.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook essential.
  • Possession of all necessary documents to work and live in Ireland.

Benefits for this position:

  • Pension contribution.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Working with a highly skilled team of healthcare professionals.
  • Employee Referral Bonus.

Interested in this Staff Nurse job in Co. Wicklow? Contact consultant Dagmara 087 737 8295 for more information or apply through the link.

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