Staff Nurses | Blackrock

Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold's Cross, Blackrock & Wicklow; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dublin seeks Staff Nurses for its in-patient Palliative Care Unit. Candidates will provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care and support patients and families throughout their palliative journey. The ideal candidates are registered nurses with experience in palliative care or recent qualifications. Full-time and part-time positions available with indefinite and temporary contracts.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with NMBI.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Experience in a palliative care approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in the Palliative Care Unit.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Document and maintain accurate electronic patient records.

Skills

Registered General Nurse with NMBI

Clinical and administrative capacity

Experience in Palliative Care

Education

Qualification in Palliative Care

Tools

Electronic Patient Record (EPR)

Job description

Overview

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services has opportunities for Staff Nurses in our in-patient Palliative Care Unit. The successful candidate will help to ensure a compassionate and supportive environment on the ward, contributing to the highest possible standards of palliative nursing care. The post holder will understand and uphold the Core Values of OLH&CS, and the philosophy of person-centred, holistic care, addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and supporting their families throughout the palliative care journey.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care within the in-patient Palliative Care Unit in line with evidence-based practice and OLH&CS Core Values.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, ensuring patient and family needs are addressed across physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centred care and monitor patient outcomes.
• Document and maintain accurate electronic patient records as required.
• Contribute to a supportive and compassionate ward environment for patients and their families.

Essential criteria

• Registered General Nurse with NMBI
• Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role

Desirable criteria

• Qualification in Palliative Care
• 1+ year post-qualification experience (consideration will be given to newly qualified nurses)
• Experience of a palliative care approach
• Experience of using an Electronic Patient Record (EPR)

Employment details

• Locations: Based in Blackrock, with relevance to Wicklow
• HSE funded or BOD Funded in Palliative Care
• Full-time (37.5 hours) and part-time (18.75 hours)
• Indefinite duration contracts and Temporary Contracts
• Panel may be formed for future Staff Nurse positions in Wicklow

How to enquire

Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Catriona Murray — Assistant Director of Nursing, Blackrock and Wicklow Hospice — at 0874887415 or [e-mail].

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification is available to download from the Human Resources Department: [e-mail] or [phone].