Staff Nurse - Gascoigne House, Dublin 6.

Staff Nurse Gascoigne House Nursing Home, Dublin, Ireland

Description

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

Rewards

Loyalty Programme

Career advancement opportunities & educational assistance available

Subsidized meals

Death in service benefit

Reimbursement for uniform

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

Applicants must submit a detailed CV outlining all relevant experience/training to date.

Cowper Care is an equal opportunities employer