Staff Nurse - Geriatric & Dementia Care Champion

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 in Baldoyle, Dublin 13, is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide person-centred care to residents in the nursing home setting. The role requires registration with the NMBI and a nursing qualification, with a full-time 39-hour week and adherence to HIQA standards and the nursing code.

You will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, quality care and support activities for residents.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification is required.
• Registration with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) is required.
• Knowledge of Residential Care legislation including HIQA standards and JC standards is required.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of the care needs of older people, including those with dementia.
• This is a full-time position at 39 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centred care plans for residents and report health changes to the CNM/Assistant Care Manager.
• Collaborate with Health Care Assistants in preparing, developing and implementing resident care plans.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Collaborate with residents and multidisciplinary teams to ensure 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 for residents.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the quality and safety management system.
• Practice nursing according to the NMBI code and Cowper Care policies and procedures.

Education

Nursing qualification

NMBI registration

Knowledge of Residential Care legislation (HIQA/JC standards)

Knowledge of dementia care

Full-time 39 hours per week

Job description

Cowper Care Centre in Baldoyle, Dublin 13, is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide person-centred care to residents in the nursing home setting. The role requires registration with the NMBI and a nursing qualification, with a full-time 39-hour week and adherence to HIQA standards and the nursing code.

You will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, quality care and support activities for residents.