Community Nurse - Munster

TCP Homecare provides innovative healthcare and pharmaceutical services to meet the requirements of a new emerging healthcare environment in Ireland.

We are looking for innovative, enthusiastic nursing professionals with acute nursing experience to work in the greater Munster region who demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation while displaying flexibility and ability to adapt to change to join Dedicated Service on behalf of one of our existing Private Health Insurer Clients, providing a comprehensive high-quality standard of nursing care in the community.

The community nurse will provide clinical services to patients in an effective and caring manner to a high standard that meets best practice. This nursing service allows patients to be discharged from hospital and continue certain types of treatment in the comfort of their own home. A key element of the role is the maintenance of accurate electronic patient records and the timely deliverance of reports immediately after a visit back to the clients and head office. The community nurse should see the role as working as part of a team where the nurse uses their clinical, communication and interpersonal skills to provide a seamless service whilst at all times liaising closely with the nursing manager and the client's multi-disciplinary team.

This is a permanent, full time role.

Key Responsibilities

• Training Adult and Paediatric patients and/or their carers to facilitate self administration.
• Administration of required IV/IM/SC injections and oral therapies to patients to the highest clinical and ethical standards
• Carry out all required activities including wound care and catheter care.
• Carry Out Any Additional Treatments/services As Required.
• Timely electronic reporting of each visit as agreed with client and your Nursing Manager
• Maintenance of accurate and detailed records as agreed with client and your Manager
• Recognise and report immediately any untoward events on a patient visit as outlined by your Nurse manager
• Assess specific changes in the patient's condition as a result of new or on-going treatments and take immediate appropriate action.
• Implement all TCP Homecare operating procedures and protocols relating to the care and safety of a patient and yourself.
• Ensure a safe clinical environment for patients and yourself by following all procedures and guidelines.
• Attend relevant meetings with company and/or clients and facilitate meticulous feedback.
• Participate in approved data collection, clinical studies and trials as requested by the client.
• Provide support and advice to patient and family member's clients and multi-disciplinary team.
• To attend all company required meetings, training and other business in a prepared and punctual manner
• Responsible for the administration of daily/weekly/monthly documentation for departmental reviews
• Maintain customer confidentiality at all times
• Represent self in a professional and ethical manner at all times, complying with all applicable company policy and procedures.
• Report all adverse events and product complaints promptly in line with Pharmacovigilance procedures and current legislation.
• Able to educate and communicate clearly while building a good rapport with patients
• Work collaboratively as part of a small, dedicated team
• Maintain records accurately with attention to detail and the return of all patient records and files to head office.
• Liaise closely with all other external/internal personnel associated with the patient programme.
• Attend relevant meetings with Customer/Client to facilitate structured communication flow.
• Keep in touch with current trends and developments in best practice standards and clinical care in this specific area.
• Applicant must be flexible and available to travel Nationwide with some overnight stays required

Key Competencies:

• Cannulation & Phlebotomy Skills Essential
• Demonstrable IV therapy experience including care of central venous access devices.
• Effective administrator, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to present to a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to quickly build good rapport with new contacts.
• Likes to work alone yet values their position within a team.
• Demonstrates good sound judgement.
• Demonstrates flexibility with tasks both administrative and clinical to support the service

What We Offer in Return:

• Competitive annual salary
• Company car/phone/tablet
• 24 days of annual leave, rising with service
• Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Regular training courses and opportunities to up skill
• Promotional opportunities
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Social events

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