Job Description

Clarity are currently recruiting for a Registered General Nurse to be part of the Public Health Team with the HSE in Dublin South West

The ideal area is Rathfarnham

The staff appointed to these posts will work within Primary Care in the PHN service; working as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering a coordinated approach to client care. The Community Nurse will be expected to maintain a high standard of nursing care, to share responsibility with the community nursing team for the management of nursing care and the patients’ environment and to maintain a high standard of professional and ethical responsibility.

The work base will be the Primary Care Centre. Care is delivered in the client’s home and also in the clinic setting. Access to own transport is required for this post. Staff are eligible to claim travel allowance for work related travel. The service is provided Mon to Friday, 9am - 5pm

• The working week is negotiable for the right candidate

• 9-5pm Mon-Fri. Weekends off/No late nights/Work Life Balance all taken into consideration

• Part-time/set hours available for the right candidate

• 2-3 weeks training offered to help orientate new nurses to the team

• Rates/Contract depending on HSE increments. Will consider qualification allowances.

• Nurse-led service. Excellent for autonomy in nursing.

• Stepping stone to PHN work. Excellent chance to advance in the community.

• Fantastic opportunity for those looking to specialise as a CNS in acute setting in the future

• Great opportunity for midwives interested in newborn assessments in the community

Responsibilities:

• Wound care management – both in clinic and in the domiciliary setting

• Diabetes management

• Incontinence assessment and management

• Nursing assessment post hospital discharge/GP referral

• General nursing care for the chronically ill or disabled

• Oncology support and end of life care

• Nursing assessment for home supports

The ideal candidate should be/have:

• NMBI registration in good standing - Decision Letters will not be accepted

• General nurse training is preferable but will also consider midwifery background or paediatrics. Dual qualifications are advantageous

• Minimum of 1 year post registration experience within an acute setting

• Excellent communicate and interpersonal skills

• Both technical and professional expertise

• Community nursing experience preferable but not essential

• Onsite training and orientation will be provided

Working through Clarity Locums:

• Premium Rates

• Paid NMBI Registration

• Holiday pay

• Bank holiday allowance

• Full payroll team

• Easy to use App for shifts and timesheets

• No more paper timesheets

For more information or to apply please feel free to get in touch today - laura.mulchrone@clarityrecruitment.ie

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