Paediatric Community Nurse - West Dublin

Clarity Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency seeks a skilled Paediatric Community Nurse in West Dublin. The ideal candidate will provide nursing care to children, manage complex needs such as gastrostomy and tracheostomy care, and support families. Essential qualifications include RGN/RCN and NMBI registration. A full driver's license is required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse or Registered Children's Nurse qualification required.
• Experience in home care is an advantage.
• Must have a full driver's license and car.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to a child.
• Administer gastrostomy tube feeds.
• Competent in tracheostomy care.
• Monitor symptoms of respiratory distress.
• Manage medication and care plans.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Gastrostomy tube feeding

Medication management

Seizure management

Monitoring respiratory distress

Care of children with disabilities

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Education

RGN/RCN qualification

NMBI registration

Job description

Overview

Clarity are currently recruiting for a Paediatric Community Nurse based in West Dublin.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to a child
• Gastrostomy tube feeds via feeding pump
• Competent in all tracheostomy care, changing of ties, suctioning and changing tube in an emergency situation
• Management and administration of nebs and suctioning
• Monitoring for signs and symptoms of respiratory distress
• Pressure area care
• Medication Management
• Seizure management
• Care of a child with a disability
• Manage enteral feeding and medication
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Manage seizures
• Provide play and family support
• Provide excellent evidence-based nursing care, implementing all aspects of care plans based on the needs identified.
• Prioritise the needs and comfort of the client.
• Promote abilities, independence, and safeguard the client’s interests at all times

Qualifications

• RGN/RCN qualified
• NMBI registered
• Must have a full driver's license and car
• Previous experience in home care is an advantage

How to apply

For further information about this role or to make an application, contact Gabriela at: [e-mail]

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