Senior Staff Nurse, Askeaton

Windmill Healthcare is currently recruiting for a qualified Senior Nurse to join our Care Team at Abbot Close Care Centre, Askeaton, Co Limerick.

Applicants must be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and be passionate about Gerontological Care.

Applicants must have the flexibility to cover both day and night shifts.

Duties

Ensure implementation of care plans for each resident and feedback any changes in the health of the residents to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Manager in preparing and implementing resident care plans and Audits.

Maintain a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.

Collaborate with residents and the multi disciplinary teams to facilitate appropriate continuity of care.

Adhere to evidence‑based practice, using a care planning approach to nursing care.

To participate in the development and implementation of the quality and safety management system.

Overseeing unit to ensure compliance with care plans and assessments completed in a timely manner.

Auditing documents and practice as requested.

Leading the orientation of new staff members on Duty.

Development of care plans.

Practice nursing according to the professional code of An Bord Altranais and the policies and procedures of Abbot Close Care Centre.

Participate as a team member of the multi-disciplinary care team in all aspects in the delivery of resident care.

Qualifications Essential

A registered General Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by NMBI or be entitled to be so registered.

Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontology.

Management Qualifications.

IT Skills.

Experience Essential

Minimum three years post‑graduate experience.

Minimum one year post‑graduate experience of Care of the Older person.

Have in‑depth knowledge of the aging process.

Desirable

Experience in Psychogeriatric Nursing Care/Dementia care.

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