A health care facility in Dublin is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for the General Older Persons unit. The ideal candidate will possess current registration with the NMBI and have three years of experience in a senior nursing role. Responsibilities include providing compassionate care, ensuring the dignity of residents, and participating in inter-disciplinary team efforts. Applicants with a post-graduate diploma in gerontology or dementia will be preferred, emphasizing excellent communication and organizational skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Staff Nurse, General Older Persons Are you passionate about dementia care? We are seeking to appoint Staff Nurses. The successful candidates should be flexible and committed and fulfil the following criteria: Current registration on the General / Psychiatric division of the register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Have three years of experience in a senior nursing role in Ireland’s Healthcare System Current experience in the care of the elderly and people living with dementia Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards Demonstrate excellent communication (both verbal and written), organisational skills, flexibility and commitment A post‑graduate diploma in gerontology or dementia is desirable. Responsibilities The staff nurse will practice nursing according to the following regulations: Professional Code of Practice as laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Nurses and Midwives Act 2011 (NMBI) Professional Clinical Guidelines Health Act 2007 (Regulations 2013) & National Quality Standards for Residential Care for Older People in Ireland 2016. St. John of God Order Policies, Saint Joseph’s Shankill Policies and Procedures and best evidenced practice. Current legislation The staff nurse will: Be competent to deal with any allegation, suspected or confirmed abuse of any resident in accordance with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy. Follow appropriate lines of authority within the Nurse Management structure. Participate as an inter‑disciplinary team member in all aspects of resident’s care. Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and assume responsibility for their own professional development and contribute to the development of others. Promote good interpersonal relationships with residents, their named representative, their family/social network supports and the inter‑disciplinary care team in accordance with ethical standards. Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other areas of the centre as required (e.g., Day Care Unit). Participate in regular performance review with their line manager, identifying key performance objectives and appropriate plans/measures to achieve areas for improvement in a supportive environment. Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the residents and their relatives, in relation to all the centre’s activities. Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the NMBI, working within scope of practice and maintaining competence necessary for professional practice. Custody of residents’ confidentiality must be maintained at all times. Clinical Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised residents care within the agreed nursing model. Collaborate with the inter‑disciplinary team in the co‑ordination and delivery of residents care. Be an advocate for the individual residents and for his/her family/named representative. Ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity of the resident is given proper consideration. Collaborate with the resident, their family/named representative, and the inter‑disciplinary team to facilitate appropriate continuity of care. Maintain appropriate and accurate written records and reports regarding residents care in accordance with local guidelines and within current legislative requirements. Ensure that current legal requirements for the safe administration and storage of medicines are adhered to in accordance with best practice. Participate in innovation and change in the approach to residents care delivery, and contribute to service planning process, based on best practice and under the direction of nursing management, particularly in relation to new research findings and advances in treatment. Have a sound knowledge of clinical standards and participate in residents care audits. Participate in the setting of professional standards. Understand and cooperate with the need to measure and audit the effectiveness of care given in order to provide quality care. Participate in research programmes and understand the need for evidence‑based practice. Participate in clinical audit and review. #J-18808-Ljbffr
