Staff Nurse / Registered General Nurse
Gemma Hayes Recruitment1
Wexford
Staff Nurse / Registered General Nurse. On behalf of our client, Gemma Hayes Recruitment now seek to recruit a Staff Nurse / Registered General Nurse in a Care of the Elderly setting based in Co. Wexford. The successful incumbent will be responsible for: • To promote through high standards of professional practice, a caring environment which is conducive to the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the residents. • Supervise, control and administer medications and drugs and ensure safe-keeping and proper storage. • Ensure the Medication Rounds are carried out at their specified times and as laid down in the Policies & Procedures Manual. • Ensure that Care Notes and Care Plans are recorded accurately in a timely manner and that records are signed and dated. • Observe and monitor the physical and mental well-being of residents including condition of skin, pressure areas, incontinence and injuries. Try to solve problems and ensure appropriate treatment is given as outlined in the resident’s care plan. • Serve at resident meal times, feeding requirements etc. • Ensure that high standards of hygiene are maintained, that equipment is kept in a satisfactory condition and stored correctly. • Ensure that health and safety codes and procedures, Infection Control Policies, codes of conduct and relevant legislation are adhered to. • To ensure all standards and procedures are in line with the Health Information and Quality Authority Standards (HIQA. Knowledge & Skills Required: • Registered Nurse with a full ABA registration. • Minimum 3 years out of the last 6 years in an Aged care setting. • Up to date knowledge of HIQA standards. • Have an excellent organisation and communication skills with excellent verbal and written command of the English Language. • Be a team player, flexible and adaptable. • Have the ability to earn trust and establish solid relationships with residents, relatives, colleagues and management. • Possess excellent interpersonal skills. Due to the urgency of this vacancy, our client is not willing to go down the route of work permits/visas/sponsorship, therefore, all candidates must have permission to work in Ireland.
2143 days ago