Area Support Nurse

3 weeks ago

Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland Connected Health Full time

ABOUT THE ROLE:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an area support nurse to contribute to the clinical needs of clients while also contributing to the overall clinical governance strategy. In this position, you will be part of a clinical team and responsible for overseeing that clients in your area are being provided with safe and effective care. You will work closely with the Client Care Managers who manage their own HSE area. By supporting the Client Care Managers, you will assist them with running their areas and ensure that auditing and compliance checks are completed regularly. You will have the responsibility to take ownership of achieving the highest levels of compliance with regards to regulations, laws, quality standards and policies whilst ensuring your service receives an outstanding HSE/ HIQA inspection.

Areas: Laois/Kildare

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications & Experience: Active on the NMBI Register - General Nurse Division, minimum of 3 years' experience in an acute setting, a current full clean driving license and excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office

Drivers licence: Hold a full driving licence with access to a car

Communication Skills: Good standard of English - both spoken and written

Desirable Criteria: Previous experience working within home care, certification in wound care, excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to multitask in an ever changing environment.

Skills & qualities: High level of organisation skills with the ability to plan and prioritise with excellent attention to detail, creative and strategic thinker who is able to embrace, influence and communicate improvements to the team, positive and engaging person with the ability to build great working relationships and a strong team work ability but also a high degree of self-motivation to take initiative and work alone.

BENEFITS:

Employee Recognition: Be celebrated with awards - Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year.

Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals

Free Perks: Free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, career progression opportunities.

MAIN DUTIES

Have complete oversight of your area to ensure high competence and compliance levels at all timesProvide clinical support on request of client care managers and assist with complex patient care needs assessmentsTo anticipate and identify improvements needed and address deficiencies in the quality of service provided. This will include service development needs, education development and implementation of policies, audit processes and patient safety initiatives.Develop and strengthen relationships with services providers both HSE and private clients to ensure smooth running of our serviceLiaising with the designated stakeholders relative to the Area i.e. Public Health Nurse & HSE whilst promoting an open and transparent working cultureActively seek feedback from commissioners, stakeholders, staff, clients and relatives to look at service improvement and achieving positive outcomes for those who use our services.Reporting Key Performance Indictors and reporting to the Operations Team on a weekly and monthly basis.To carry out regular risk assessments to identify clinical risks and prevent accidents and Support Client Care Manager's in appropriate incident management systems for incidents, complaints, adverse incidents and safeguarding concernsHave complete oversight of all incidents, complaints, safeguarding and other concerns at all times and discuss all with the Clinical LeadEnsure all HR processes are followed within the area you are coveringInternally audit and monitor Client and Staff files of Area Managers whilst maintaining ownSupport Clients and Client Care Managers with wound care and complex needs advice and revert to HSE/ Public Health where necessaryContribute to an areas contingency planning and updating priority banding of clientsEnsure appropriate training is in place for all staff and advocate for staff training needs when required while also Identifying gaps in training where we can make improvements for our carers to provide better care to our clientsComplete weekly report to line manager and contribute to monthly clinical governance meetingsCollate and analyse data, identifying patterns or trends as requestedTo be responsible for establishing and keeping track of quality improvement and other information that concerns patient care.Continuous quality improvementAs part of the governance team, Day to day management, leadership and direction for operational teamsEnsuring compliance as per HSE Tender specification 2023, preparation for HQIAQuality Governance overview, development and implementation https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/qid/governancequality/Service development for example, intellectual disabilitiesPolicy review, development and implementationConduct new starter induction training and yearly refresher training

** This list of duties is not exhaustive and will require the successful candidate to be flexible and be adaptable to change.

ABOUT US

At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job - we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team.

Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities.

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