TCP Homecare is a leading provider of Homecare Nursing Services on a national scale. The Dedicated Respiratory Nurse is responsible for providing and managing clinical services to patients in an effective and caring manner and to a high standard that meets with best practice while working closely with the multi-disciplinary team. We are currently seeking a Part - Time Dedicated Nurse for a nationwide in-hospital respiratory support programme.
The successful nurse will demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation to lead a dedicated patient support programme which incorporates dispensing and delivery services, nursing support, patient training and education, and ongoing maintenance visits within home/hospital clinic setting on a nationwide basis (predominantly Leinster).
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaising with the referring units regarding individual Patient progress and feedback
- Working with referring units to facilitate the transition of Patients from Hospital to the Home Support Service.
- Provide clinical review, oversight, assessment and advise to our nursing team supporting the designated services.
- Training patients and/or their carers to facilitate self- administration where relevant.
- Education of patients/families and colleagues in relation to relevant disease areas
- Timely electronic reporting at each visit.
- Maintenance of accurate and detailed records as agreed for each patient.
- To liaise closely with all other healthcare personnel associated with services ensuring good lines of communication with the hospitals, consultants and other clinical personnel.
- Assess specific changes in the patient's condition as a result of new or on-going treatments and take immediate appropriate action.
- Recognise and report immediately any untoward events on a patient visit. Report all adverse events and product complaints promptly in line with Pharmacovigilance procedures.
- Implement all TCP Homecare operating procedures and protocols relating to the care and safety of a patient and yourself.
- Ensure a safe clinical environment for patients and yourself by following all procedures and guidelines.
- Attend relevant meetings with company and/or clients to provide oversight and details of the service and facilitate meticulous feedback.
- Participate in approved data collection, clinical studies and trials as requested by the client.
- Keep abreast of current trends and developments in professional matters and in clinical care. Ensure that clinical skills are maintained.
- Provide support and advice to patient family member's clients and multi-disciplinary team.
- Responsible for the administration of daily/weekly/monthly documentation for departmental reviews.
- Maintain customer confidentiality at all times.
- Assist in ensuring that continuing quality systems are implemented and maintained within the TCP Group.
- Represents self in a professional and ethical manner at all times, complying with all applicable company policy and procedures.
- Provision of overnight services/long distance driving where required as role is Nationwide coverage.
Key Qualifications & Competencies:
- RGN with NMBI registration
- High degree of self-motivation
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good time management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to form professional relationships with ease
Package:
- Competitive Salary
- Company Car
- Paid expenses
- Pension plan
- Mobile phone & laptop