Clinical Nurse

Dovida Ireland; Letterkenny; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Letterkenny is seeking a Clinical Nurse to develop personalized care plans for clients. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing client records, and providing specific care procedures. The ideal candidate must hold an active NMBI PIN and have a positive, client-focused attitude. This role requires a full driver's licence and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Active NMBI PIN required.
• Full, clean driver’s licence and access to a car.
• Experience in nursing home or social care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to assess needs and create care plans.
• Conduct regular quality assurance visits.
• Provide neurogenic bowel and bladder care.

Skills

Client-focused attitude

Experience in bowel and bladder care

Strong business sense

Education

NMBI registration with an active PIN

Job description

Dovida is a global leader in home care, operating across six countries and delivering over nine million hours of care annually. In Ireland alone, our 25-office network of 350 dedicated professionals supports over 4,000 caregivers, enabling more than 7,000 clients to live life on their terms.

Guided by our Circle of Care philosophy, we champion the promise: Your Life, Your Way. Join a company that puts compassion, empowerment, and impact at the heart of everything we do.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse with an active NMBI PIN to develop personalised care and service plans for clients. This is a community-based role that requires:

• Full, clean driver’s licence and access to a car
• NMBI registration with an active PIN (mandatory)
• Experience in bowel and bladder care
• Previous experience in home care, nursing home, or social care settings (preferred)
• Strong business sense to ensure client satisfaction and maintain brand reputation
• Positive, compassionate, and client-focused attitude

What You’ll Do

• Meet with clients and families to assess needs and create tailored care and service plans
• Conduct regular quality assurance visits
• Keep accurate and up-to-date client records using IT systems
• Provide neurogenic bowel and bladder care and demonstrate procedures to Home Healthcare Assistants (every second day, including weekends and bank holidays, until the team achieves full competency)
• Assess competency of Home Healthcare Assistants in line with company policy
• Communicate openly and effectively with office colleagues, healthcare workers, clients, and families
• Collaborate with community and acute multidisciplinary teams to manage home support packages
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
• Attend the monthly National Bowel Care Steering Group meetings (online, one hour)
• Cover shifts for clients when required to support scheduling, if Home Healthcare Assistants are unavailable
• Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the highest standard of care