Staff Nurse

Grace Healthcareare currently recruiting for a Staff Nurse position for Dunshaughlin Nursing Home in County Meath. This is an excellent opportunity for an RGN to work in a progressive environment and further your career within the healthcare industry. All successful candidates must ensure that the highest standards of person centered care is delivered. Shifts are rostered Monday-Sunday and may include night duties. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Utilises assessment skills and techniques to determine patient needs on admission. Completes and documents the nursing admission assessment in an accurate and thorough manner. Assesses patient condition on an ongoing basis. Assesses the need for patient/family instruction. Develops and documents a plan of care based on patient needs Updates the written plan of care based on patient needs. Collaborates with other health team members in planning care. Provides safe, comprehensive nursing care to our patients within the guidelines laid out by An Bord Altranais. You must have a detailed up to date knowledge of all An Bord Altranais Guidelines for Nurses documents and be aware of the policies, procedures and legal requirements outlined in these documents. Establishes care priorities based on nursing/medical patient problems. Performs procedures accurately, completely and safely. Provides care with minimal supervision in a timely manner. Maintains a safe environment for patients. Respects the dignity and confidentiality of patients, serving as an advocate as necessary. Must be able to quickly and effectively work in an emergency situation. You must be able to adapt to changing workload. You must be able to deal with incidents and accidents in accordance with the Clinics policy and accurately record and report details. The Ideal Candidate: Must have Nursing Qualification and VALID ABA PIN Previous experience working as a staff nurse in a nursing home setting is preferable All successful candidates will be Garda vetted Good knowledge of HIQA Standards Must have fluent level of English, both written and oral Permitted to work full-time in Ireland The many benefits of working for Grace Healthcare You will have access to: Substantial Pharmacy Staff Discount. Incentive Bonus for introducing new staff of €500 (T&C's apply). Free nutritious meals Employee Assistance Program. PRSA Pension Fund. Cycle to Work Scheme. Tax Saver Commuter Scheme Mobile access to rosters on-line - Rosters issued in advance. Availability to swaps: Creating a flexible work environment. Roles on offer include part-time & full-time. Opportunities to progress your career. Monthly Staff Newsletter. Career Progression An attractive remuneration package is available for the right candidate. Please apply with your CV for more information, and to enquire about vacancies in our other Nursing Homes throughout Ireland. Candidates must be residing in Ireland in order to be considered for the position. Skills: Care and nursing Nursing Nursing home Elderly care Dementia patients Supervise Nurses Quality Patient Care