Registered Nurse

St Joseph’s Centre

Dublin

On-site

EUR 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time-Off

Professional Development

Free onsite tea/coffee

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for Advancement

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Shankill is seeking Staff Nurses to join our dementia-focused care team in Ireland. The role requires current NMBI registration, at least three years’ nursing experience in Ireland, and experience with elderly residents living with dementia.

You will work within an inter-disciplinary team, uphold clinical standards, and participate in professional development. We offer supportive leadership and opportunities for growth within a compassionate home environment.

Qualifications

Current registration on the General / Psychiatric division of the register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
Have three years of experience in a nursing role in Ireland's Healthcare System
Current experience in the care of the elderly and people living with dementia
Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards
A post-graduate diploma in gerontology or dementia is desirable.

Responsibilities

Practice Nursing according to the Professional Code of Practice and NMBI guidelines
Follow safeguarding policies and maintain resident dignity
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate resident care
Maintain accurate written records and ensure safe administration and storage of medicines
Participate in performance reviews and ongoing professional development and contribute to team growth
Respect resident confidentiality and work within professional standards and scope

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Ethical Decision Making

Leadership

Problem Solving

RN Registration

Teamwork

Time Management

Active Listener

Compassion

Professional

Person-centered approach

Attention-to-detail

Organised

Job description

Saint Joseph's Shankill is the only care home in Ireland that solely cares for people living with dementia. Located on the outskirts of Shankill village and just off the M50, Saint Joseph's is part of the local community, integrating into local services and organisations where possible so that the people in our care can still play active roles in their neighbourhood. We are a service of St John of God Hospital. We aspire to demonstrate excellence in how we look after and care for people living

Skills and attributes

Communication
Critical Thinking
Ethical Decision Making
Leadership
Problem Solving
Registered Nurses
Teamwork
Time Management
Active Listener
Compassion
Professional
Person-centered approach
Attention-to-detail
Organised

Description

Are you passionate about dementia care? We are seeking to appoint Staff Nurses

The successful candidates should be flexible and committed and fulfil the following criteria:

Current registration on the General / Psychiatric division of the register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
Have three years of experience in a nursing role in Irelands Healthcare System
Current experience in the care of the elderly and people living with dementia
Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards
Demonstrate excellent communication (both verbal and written), organisational skills, flexibility and commitment
A post-graduate diploma in gerontology or dementia is desirable.

Please note we will not consider, and cannot respond to, your application unless you meet ALL the criteria outlined above.

Responsibilities:

The staff nurse will Practice Nursing according to the:

Professional Code of Practice as laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
Nurses and Midwives Act 2011 (NMBI)
Professional Clinical Guidelines
Health Act 2007 (Regulations 2013) & National Quality Standards for Residential Care for Older People in Ireland 2016.
St. John of God Order Policies, Saint Joseph's Shankill Policies and Procedures and best evidenced practice.

The staff nurse will:

Be competent to deal with any allegation, suspected or confirmed abuse of any resident in accordance with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy
Follow appropriate lines of authority within the Nurse Management structure.
Participate as an inter-disciplinary team member in all aspects of resident’s care.
Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and assume responsibility for their own professional development and contribute to the development of others
Promote good interpersonal relationships with residents, their named representative, their family/social network supports and the interdisciplinary care team in accordance with ethical standards.
Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other areas of the centre as required e.g. Day Care Unit
Participate in regular performance review with their line manager, identifying key performance objectives and appropriate plans/measures to achieve areas for improvement and appropriate plans/measures to achieve them in a supportive environment.
Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the residents and their relatives, in relation to all the centres’ activities.
Professional Expectations: The nurse must comply with the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the NMBI. The nursing profession demands a high standard of professional behaviour from its members and each registered nurse is accountable for his or her practice. The nurse must work within his/her scope of practice and must take measures to develop and maintain the competence necessary for professional practice. The nurse must be aware of ethical policies and procedures which pertain to his/her area of practice. Residents’ confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

Clinical Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised residents care within the agreed nursing model.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the co-ordination and delivery of residents care.
Be an advocate for the individual residents and for his/her family/named representative.
Ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity of the resident is given proper consideration.
Collaborate with the resident, their family/named representative, and the inter-disciplinary team to facilitate appropriate continuity of care.
Maintain appropriate and accurate written records and reports regarding residents care in accordance with local guidelines and within current legislative requirements.
Ensure that current legal requirements for the safe administration and storage of medicines are adhered to in accordance with best practice.
Participate in innovation and change in the approach to residents care delivery, and contribute to service planning process, based on best practice and under the direction of nursing management, particularly in relation to new research findings and advances in treatment.
Have a sound knowledge of clinical standards and participate in residents care audits.
Participate in the setting of professional standards. Understand and co-operate with the need to measure and audit the effectiveness of care given in order to provide quality care.
Participate in the setting of professional standards. Understand and co-operate with the need to measure and audit the effectiveness of care given.
Participate in research programmes and understand the need for evidence-based practice.
Participate in clinical audit and review.

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