Staff Nurse

Mowlam Healthcare; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mowlam Healthcare Leopardstown Care Centre in Dublin is recruiting a Staff Nurse to join our clinical team. You will provide person-centred care, lead on floor activities, support care planning, and promote best practice to uphold residents' dignity and wellbeing.

This role requires first level registration with the NMBI, the ability to work flexibly across a 24/7 rota, including weekends and public holidays, and effective communication with residents, relatives, and health professionals.

Qualifications

• First level nursing registration is required.
• Registered on the NMBI live register.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership on the floor and deliver person-centred care.
• Support care planning and documentation in line with policies.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with legislation and standards.
• Adhere to drug administration policies and HIQA standards.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals regarding resident discharge and continuity of care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Organizational skills

Education

First level registration

NMBI live register

Job description

D18 A3VR, Leopardstown, County Dublin, Ireland

Located in the vibrant Leopardstown area of South Dublin, Leopardstown Care Centre offers a modern, purpose-designed environment where exceptional care is delivered alongside comfort, dignity, and meaningful engagement. Our residents benefit from high-quality clinical care, excellent facilities, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to enhancing wellbeing and quality of life.

We are currently recruiting a caring and motivated Staff Nurse to join our clinical team and support the delivery of exceptional care in a modern and resident-focused environment.

Flexibility to work across a 24/7 service, including day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and public holidays, is essential.

What does this role entail?

As a Staff Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership on the floor, delivering high-quality, person-centred care while supporting best practice, guiding care teams, and promoting positive outcomes for residents. You will play a key role in clinical decision-making, care planning, and fostering a culture of excellence, dignity, and compassion throughout the Care Centre

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity, privacy and respect and ensuring they are treated as individuals.
• Understand the Named Nurse concept, its function, and implementation and ensure that all relevant documentation is maintained.
• Establish a personal and meaningful relationship with all residents, relatives and visitors, ensuring appropriate support and comfort is given at all times, especially to the bereaved.
• Ensure all Mowlam Healthcare policies are known and adhered to by all staff.
• Maintain clear, concise, and accurate records within the home in accordance with legislation and Mowlam Standards.
• Ensures the agreed policies and procedures for the control, administration and custody of all drugs and medicines are adhered to.
• Knowledge and awareness of HIQA standards and ability to participate in inspection process.
• Ensure all admissions to the home are carried out correctly and all appropriate documentation completed.
• Liaise with health care professionals as necessary regarding the discharge of a resident to the community to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications:

• First level registration.
• Registered on the NMBI live register.

Person Specification / Skills / Attributes:

• Excellent Leadership, Organizational and Communication skills.
• Sound decision making ability.
• Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.
• Ability to work well and promote a team environment.
• Results driven.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, Garda Vetting, and the completion of all pre-employment checks required under applicable regulations.

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Note

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the care centre. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Manager.