Paediatric Community Nurse - Leinster (Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow)

TCP Homecare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/phone/tablet

Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

24 days annual leave

Regular training courses

Job summary

TCP Homecare is seeking a skilled Community Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care in the home and community setting. You will manage IV therapies, cannulation and phlebotomy, while maintaining electronic patient records and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role operates on a shift pattern from Monday to Sunday with no night shifts, featuring equitable weekend rotation. A dual paediatric and general nursing qualification is essential, along with strong self-motivation and

Qualifications

• Dual paediatric and general nursing qualification
• IV therapy experience required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and attention to detail
• Proficient computer skills (Word, email)

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing services to adult and paediatric patients in home and community settings
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records and timely reporting
• Collaborate with nursing director and multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care

Job description

TCP Homecare are a leading provider of homecare nursing services on a national scale. Candidates will also be required to have IV infusion experience and to cover a range of services.

We are looking for innovative, enthusiastic professionals with a dual nursing qualification (paediatric and general) who demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation while displaying flexibility and ability to adapt to change to join our team in offering a comprehensive high quality standard of nursing care and administration of prescribed intravenous treatment to patients/clients across a broad spectrum of specialty areas, within the home and community setting. This role is based on a shift pattern from Monday to Sunday, with no night shifts and weekends rotation equally spread between the team.

Responsibilities

The Community Nurse will provide clinical services to adult and paediatric patients in an effective and caring manner to a high standard that meets best practice. A key element of the role is the maintenance of accurate electronic patient records and the timely deliverance of reports immediately after a visit back to the clients and head office. The home care nurse should see the role as working as part of a team where the nurse uses their clinical, communication and interpersonal skills to provide a seamless service whilst at all times liaising closely with the nursing director and the clients multi-disciplinary team.

Key Competencies

• Paediatric & General Nursing Qualification

Cannulation & Phlebotomy Skills Essential

• Demonstrable IV therapy experience including care of central venous access devices.
• High degree of self-motivation. Evidence of personal and professional development.
• Effective administrator, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Good time management skills.
• Demonstrable computer skills in Word (preferable Microsoft Office) and email.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to present to a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to quickly build good rapport with new contacts.
• Displays a good deal of flexibility and is adaptable to change.
• Likes to work alone yet values their position within a team.
• Demonstrates good sound judgement.

What We Offer in Return

• Competitive annual salary
• Company car/phone/tablet
• 24 days of annual leave for full year, rising with service
• Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Regular training courses and opportunities to up skill
• Promotional opportunities
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Social events