Senior Staff Nurse

Join the Team at Our Brand-New Tralee Care Centre

We are excited to announce the opening of Tralee Care Centre, a state-of-the-art, purpose-built 88-bed nursing home located in Killeen, Oakpark, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Designed specifically to meet the needs of older persons, our modern care centre will provide high-quality, person-centred care in a warm, welcoming, and homely environment.

As we prepare to welcome our first residents, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Staff Nurse to play a key role in the opening and ongoing success of our new home.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new service from the very beginning and help shape a positive culture focused on excellence in resident care. As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership on the floor, support and mentor nursing and care teams, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care that enhances the quality of life of every resident.

Working closely with the Clinical Management and wider management team, you will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of care, compliance and resident experience while supporting the development of a highly engaged and professional care team.

Given the nature of residential care, Tralee Care Centre will provide care and support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As such, the Senior Staff Nurse must be flexible and available to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays’

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise, lead, and manage staff, delegating and allocating duties as necessary.

Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity, privacy and respect and ensuring they are treated as individuals.

Understand the Named Nurse concept, its function, and implementation and ensure that all relevant documentation is maintained.

Establish a personal and meaningful relationship with all residents, relatives and visitors, ensuring appropriate support and comfort is given at all times, especially to the bereaved.

Ensure all Mowlam Healthcare policies are known and adhered to by all staff.

Maintain clear, concise, and accurate records within the home in accordance with legislation and Mowlam Standards.

Ensures the agreed policies and procedures for the control, administration and custody of all drugs and medicines are adhered to.

Knowledge and awareness of HIQA standards and ability to participate in inspection process.

Ensure all admissions to the home are carried out correctly and all appropriate documentation completed.

Liaise with health care professionals as necessary regarding the discharge of a resident to the community to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications:

First level registration.

Previous managerial training / experience, an advantage.

Registered on the NMBI live register.

Person Specification / Skills / Attributes:

Excellent Leadership, Organizational and Communication skills.

Sound decision making ability.

Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.

Ability to work well and promote a team environment.

Results driven.

Note

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager.