Job Description
Care:
- Ensure
that all Staff Members contribute, to the best of their ability, to the
efficient running of the Nursing Home and the creation of an atmosphere
conducive to the best interests of the Clients. - Report
any ill health amongst Clients and make requests for G.P / Professional
visits where necessary. - Ensure
that Clients' Care Plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with
Clients, Relatives and other Health Care Professionals, and in accordance
with An Bord Altranais guidelines and Company Policy. - Assess
all aspects of Clients' care needs, provide health supervision and direct
Nursing Care when required. - Assess
social and health care needs of new Clients, and maintain on-going
assessments and review all other Clients. - Maintain
accurate records and ensure that each Client within the Nursing Home has
an individualized Care Plan. Client Care Plans to be reviewed on a monthly
basis or even more frequently as and when required, in accordance with An
Bord Altranais guidelines & Company policy. - Carry
out regular checks on Clients at intervals as required. Ensure a clear and
concise handover report is given to all relevant Staff Members at the end
of each shift. - Administer
prescribed medicines and document the same accordance with the Company's
procedure and NMBI. - Practice
maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients' personal and financial
affairs in line with the Financial Policy, and avoid abuse of the
privileged relationship which exits with Clients.
Requirements
Required:
- Ability
to communicate effectively at all levels - Genuine
interest in working with the relevant Client group. - Current
Registration with NMBI. - Team
Player - 1st
level Nurse - Desired
experience / qualification in care for relevant Client category. - Knowledge
of HIQA Standards - Previous
supervisory experience