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

Interested to find out more? Please apply below

We look forward to hearing from you!

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