Registered General Nurse

Highfield Healthcare which incorporates specialised Nursing Home Services including the Alzheimer Care Centre and Highfield Hospital and Hampstead Clinic Services, the "Approved Centre" invite suitable applicants for the post of Registered General Nurse (Staff Nurse) in our Care of the Elderly services.

Excellent terms and conditions apply including contributory pension scheme, life assurance, Maternity Benefit, subsidised staff canteen, ample staff parking, payment of annual NMBI registration fee. 

The Staff Nurse shares responsibility with the nursing team for maintaining a high standard of nursing care under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing. They will at all times maintain a high standard of professional and ethical responsibility and continuously develop their clinical expertise, leadership and teaching skills through nursing practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and Health, Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to residents within the guidelines specified by the NMBI and HIQA.
• Develop and document person centred care plans updating the written plan of care on an on-going basis based on resident needs.
• Establish care priorities based on nursing/medical patient problems.
• Collaborate with the wider clinical team in the treatment and care planning of residents through the co-ordination of care and treatments provided by other disciplines and integrating these into care plans.
• Know and practice according to established legal requirements policy and procedures.
• Perform procedures accurately, completely and safely maintaining a safe environment for patients.
• Respect the dignity and confidentiality of patients, serving as an advocate where necessary.
• Function quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.
• Deal with unit incidents and accidents in accordance with unit policy and accurately record and report details.
• Contribute to nursing quality assurance by assisting in the identification of recurring nursing problems and co-operating in data collection.
• Report verbally and in writing pertinent patient care information to appropriate nursing/medical personnel.
• Document according to policy and procedures.
• Follow appropriate lines of authority by discussing issues firstly with Clinical Nurse Manager and then with the Director of Nursing. Report on-going problems to CNM/Charge Nurse.

  Interpersonal and Communications

• Support the philosophy, objectives and goals of Highfield Healthcare.
• Communicate appropriately with residents, their families, next of kin, colleagues and other members of the clinical team.
• Approach interpersonal relationships in a manner that avoids antagonism, reduces conflict and prevents undue anxiety.
• Demonstrate ability to organise and deliver on the care of up to 20 residents.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by assisting in other areas of Highfield Healthcare as needed.
• Demonstrate ability to teach and guide more junior staff. Show ability to delegate work to other members of the team.
• Show interest in Self Development. Recognise self-limitations and request assistance.

Eligibility Criteria 

   Qualifications and/ or experience

• Be registered on the General Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). 
• Be flexible in relation to their work pattern and assigned unit of care. 
• Have a clear, open and friendly communication style with the ability to respond quickly and appropriately across a variety of situations. 
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills.  
• Have proven clinical experience, a clear commitment to person-centred care, and strong interpersonal skills. 
• Have fluent spoken and written English. 

  Competencies

• Time management 
• Initiative 
• Excellent Interpersonal skills 
• Flexibility and adaptability 

Location and working hours

Highfield Healthcare operates from two centres: Highfield Healthcare, Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9 and Elmhurst and Desmond Nursing Home, Ballymun Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

A full-time staff nurse works 7 * 12 hour shifts per fortnight, including Day and Night duty.

Highfield Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.