Staff Nurse - Gascoigne House, Dublin 6

Cowper Care Centre; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty Programme

Career advancement opportunities &educ

Subsidized meals

Death in service benefit

Reimbursement for uniform

Job summary

Cowper Care Centre DAC in Dublin invites applications for a Staff Nurse at Gascoigne House Nursing Home in Rathmines. You will provide person-centred care to residents, working with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate nursing.

The role requires NMBI registration, a nursing qualification, and knowledge of HIQA standards. This full-time position (39 hours) offers opportunities for professional development and participation in activities that enrich residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMBI registration.
• Knowledge of residential care legislation and HIQA standards.
• Good understanding of dementia care and older person needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centred care plans for residents.
• Collaborate with HCAs to execute care plans.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide care according to nursing codes and Cowper Care policies.
• Support social, recreational and educational activities for residents.
• Participate in quality and safety management system development.
• Adhere to NMBI professional standards.

Skills

Person-centred care

Team collaboration

Care planning

Observation & assessment

Dementia care

Education

Nursing Qualification

Registration with NMBI

Job description

Staff Nurse Gascoigne House Nursing Home, Dublin, Ireland

Cowper Care Centre DAC is seeking applications for the role Staff Nurse for its Nursing Home - Gascoigne House, Rathmines Dublin 6

The purpose of the role is to provide person centred care to our residents that is both efficient and effective.

The Staff Nurse will:

• Ensure development and implementation of person centred and effective care plans for residents and feedback any changes in health of the resident to the CNM/Assistant Care Manager
• Collaborate with the Health Care Assistants in preparing, developing and implementing resident care plans
• Maintain a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors
• Collaborate with residents and the multi-disciplinary teams to facilitate appropriate continuity of care
• Adhere to evidence-based practice, using a person centred approach to nursing care
• Contribute to a range of social, recreational and educational activities aimed at providing a stimulating environment for the residents
• Participate in the development and implementation of the quality and safety management system
• Practice nursing according to the professional code of The Nursing and Midwifery Board and the policies and procedures of Cowper Care

Applicant Requirements

• Nursing Qualification
• Registration with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
• Knowledge of Residential Care legislation including HIQA's National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland, JCI Standards and others as applicable
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of the care needs of older people including people with dementia
• This is a Full-time position - 39 hours per week

Rewards

• Loyalty Programme
• Career advancement opportunities & educational assistance available
• Subsidized meals
• Death in service benefit
• Reimbursement for uniform
• Garda Vetting and a clean medical will be required for the successful applicant.
• Applicants must submit a detailed CV outlining all relevant experience/training to date.

Cowper Care is an equal opportunities employer