Staff Nurse

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

We look forward to hearing from you!

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