Staff Nurse

Candidate Manager LTD; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mowlam Healthcare is recruiting a Staff Nurse to join Kilbarry Care Centre Co. Waterford. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care, uphold dignity and compassion, and support a positive team environment.

As Named Nurse, you will maintain documentation accurately, safeguard medicines, and participate in HIQA inspections. You will liaise with colleagues and external professionals to ensure seamless admissions and discharge planning for residents.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMBI live registration.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-focused nursing care with dignity and privacy.
• Act as Named Nurse and maintain accurate documentation.
• Safeguard medicines and manage drug administration per policy.
• Support HIQA standards and participate in inspections.
• Coordinate admissions and discharge planning with the care team.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Decision making

Motivation

Education

NMBI live register

Job description

Mowlam Healthcare is Ireland’s largest private nursing home operator, dedicated to providing the highest standards of person-centred care. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive environment where residents feel valued and cared for, and where our staff are supported to grow and develop their careers.

We are now inviting applications for the role of Staff Nurseto join our successful existing healthcare team atKilbarry Care CentreCo. Waterford.

The Role

As a Staff Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to our residents. You will ensure dignity, respect, and compassion are at the heart of everything you do, while maintaining professional standards and contributing to a positive team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide care that respects the dignity, privacy, and individuality of each resident.
• Act as a Named Nurse, maintaining all relevant documentation accurately.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and visitors, providing support and comfort where needed, particularly in times of bereavement.
• Ensure all Mowlam Healthcare policies and standards are understood and adhered to by staff.
• Maintain clear, concise, and accurate records in line with legislation and internal standards.
• Safeguard the administration, custody, and control of all drugs and medicines in accordance with policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of HIQA standards and participate in inspection processes.
• Manage admissions in line with procedures, ensuring all documentation is completed.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals regarding resident discharge to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements:

• First level registration
• Registered on the NMBI live register.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Strong decision-making ability.
• Self-motivated with the ability to inspire others.