Staff Nurse

• Provide safe, effective, and person-centred nursing care tailored to each resident’s individual needs, promoting dignity, independence, choice, privacy, and quality of life.
  




• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop, implement, maintain, and regularly review individualised care plans in response to residents’ changing needs.
  




• Monitor residents’ physical, psychological, social, and emotional wellbeing, promptly identifying, documenting, and escalating any changes or concerns.
  




• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with prescriptions, NMBI standards, and company policies, and carry out clinical procedures within your scope of professional practice.
  




• Maintain accurate, timely, confidential, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, care plans, medication records, observations, interventions, and shift handovers.
  




• Coordinate and facilitate GP, allied health professional, and multidisciplinary reviews where required, ensuring appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
  




• Establish positive and professional relationships with residents, relatives, colleagues, Healthcare Assistants, junior staff, and other healthcare professionals, providing appropriate guidance and support.
  




• Comply with HIQA standards, NMBI professional requirements, infection prevention and control measures, GDPR, health and safety procedures, safeguarding requirements, and all relevant company policies.
  




• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, care planning meetings, training, supervision, and continuing professional development to maintain high standards of practice.
  




• Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment by reporting incidents, risks, hazards, safeguarding concerns, and equipment issues promptly, while undertaking other reasonable duties assigned by the Director of Nursing or management.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Recognised nursing qualification with current NMBI registration as a Registered General Nurse and eligibility to practise in Ireland.
  




• Previous experience in nursing home, older persons’ care, rehabilitation, community care, or a similar healthcare setting is desirable.
  




• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, organisational, and time-management skills.
  




• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  




• Compassionate, respectful, and person-centred approach, with a genuine interest in supporting older people and residents with dementia or complex care needs.
  




• Good knowledge of relevant nursing standards, legislation, HIQA requirements, and nursing home regulations.
  




• Previous supervisory or leadership experience and additional relevant clinical qualifications or training would be advantageous.
  

Benefits

• Join an award-winning nursing home committed to high-quality, person-centred care.
  




• Work alongside an experienced, supportive, and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
  




• Develop your clinical, leadership, and professional skills.
  




• Access ongoing training, education, and career development opportunities.
  




• Build meaningful and lasting relationships with residents and their families.
  




• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and caring environment that enhances residents’ quality of life.