Staff Nurse - Gascoigne House, Dublin 6

Cowper Care Centre; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty Programme

Career advancement opportunities

Subsidized meals

Death in service benefit

Reimbursement for uniform

Job summary

Cowper Care Centre DAC is seeking applications for the role Staff Nurse for its Nursing Home - Gascoigne House, Rathmines Dublin 6. The role focuses on providing person centred care to residents in a safe and efficient manner.

The Staff Nurse will develop care plans, collaborate with healthcare assistants and multi-disciplinary teams, and participate in quality and safety systems. Garda Vetting and a medical clearance are required. This is a full-time position – 39 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Nursing Qualification and registration with the NMBI are required.
• Knowledge of residential care legislation and HIQA standards is advantageous.
• Experience with dementia care and older people is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centred care plans for residents.
• Collaborate with care assistants and multidisciplinary teams on care plans.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Contribute to quality and safety management systems and activities.

Skills

Dementia care

Person-centred care

Care planning

Team collaboration

Safety and quality

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
• Garda Vetting and a clean medical will be required for the successful applicant.

Rewards

• Loyalty Programme
• Career advancement opportunities & educational assistance available
• Subsidized meals
• Death in service benefit
• Reimbursement for uniform

Cowper Care is an equal opportunities employer