POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE General Staff Nurse (Part Time)
REPORTING TO: Person in Charge
CONTRACT OFFER: Permanent (Part Time)
LOCATION: MS Ireland Care Centre, **Apply on the website** Bushy Park
Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D**Apply on the website**CV**Apply on the
website**.
MS IRELAND VISION
MS Ireland has a vision of Irish society where all people affected by
MS live positive and active lives in the community
AIMS
The principal objectives for which MS Ireland exists are:
* To facilitate people with MS to control their lives and
environment, to live with
* dignity and participate in the community
* To provide support for the families and carers of people with MS
* To co-operate with the medical, scientific, social and caring
professions to promote scientific research into the cause of, cure for
and management of MS, and the alleviation of medical and social
symptoms
* To exchange and disseminate information relating to MS
* To provide an identifiable focal point by developing an efficient,
effective and caring organisation to serve the needs of PwMS
_MS IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
FUNCTION
Work as a key member of the MS Care Centre Nursing and Care Team to
ensure the provision of holistic, safe, quality resident care using
our person-centred planning approach and acting with professionalism
at all times.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Note: This position description is intended as a summary of the
primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The
position description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an
individual in this position might be asked to perform that may be
required either now or in the future.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care in accordance
with;
* Health Act **Apply on the website** (Care and Support of Residents
in designated centres for persons (children and adults) with
disabilities) Regulations **Apply on the website**. S.I.No.**Apply on
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website** of **Apply on the website**
* Health Information And Quality Authority (HIQA) National Standards
for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities
January **Apply on the website**
* MS Ireland Care Centre Statement of Purpose
* MS Ireland Care Centre Policies & Procedures
* Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Guidelines and scope of
nursing practice framework.
* Ensure that patient confidentiality is respected and that the
dignity of the resident is assured and maintained at all times having
regard to the ethos of the MS Care Centre.
* Participate in and provide clinical nursing care for residents
while ensuring regular contact with residents at all times.
* Maintain all nursing records accurately in a timely manner and in
accordance with S.I. **Apply on the website** Regulation 5, **Apply on
the website**,**Apply on the website** Schedule 3.
* Ensure that resident confidentiality is respected and maintained.
* Provide safe custody of these residents? records.
* Adhere to nursing policies with regard to nursing documentation
* Liaise with and ensure good relationships with all members of the
multidisciplinary team in the MS Care Centre.
* Communicate with resident?s, relatives and visitors with
courtesy and consideration.
* Support, educate and provide information to families or care
givers of PwMS, making referrals to appropriate services where
necessary.
* Take responsibility for co-ordinating the care of residents in the
MS Care Centre when in charge of the shift.
* Ensuring effective handovers regarding resident care are
communicated to all relevant members of staff team.
* Assist in the daily supervision and delegation of resident care to
nursing support staff as appropriate, and formal mentoring through the
MS Care Centre supervision programme.
* Observe and comply with MS Care Centre Policies and Procedures and
Health and Safety regulations.
* Be responsible for the safe administration of medications
INDIRECT CLINICAL CARE
* Comply with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse
National Policy and Procedures.
* Maintain a safe environment for the residents at all times, and
take appropriate remedial action as necessary.
* Ensure the good maintenance and smooth running of the MS Care
Centre by advising PIC and/or Deputy PIC of defects in services or
equipment and any other perceived problems.
* Document and report to PIC and/or Deputy all
incidents/accidents/near misses or complaints and participate in any
subsequent investigation as requested.
* Assist with the requisitioning of supplies.
* Use equipment efficiently and properly to promote good care and
prevent waste.
* Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and committees as
required.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
* Keep abreast of new developments in nursing, and actively engage in
professional development.
* Participate actively in in-service education programme and
complete all mandatory in service education sessions as directed e.g.
Safeguarding, Fire Prevention, Manual Handling, Infection Control and
CPR (this list is not exhaustive)
* Complete Medications Management training annually on HSELand.ie
* Attend Nursing Education training in house and externally,
maintain a record of CPD points.
* Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff and
trainees; be available to provide orientation training where
necessary, helping them to integrate as members of the MS Care Centre
team.
* Assist in the teaching and supervision of nursing support staff
and trainees. Participate in the evaluation of their progress.
* Be aware of all policies in relation to health and safety in the MS
Care Centre level especially:
* Covid-**Apply on the website** Strategic Plan **Apply on the
website**PIC
* Fire Prevention
* Health and Safety Plan and Emergency Response Plan
* Medications Management
* Moving and Handling
* Risk Management
* Waste Disposal ? clinical and non-clinical
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
* Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses
maintained by Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland.
* At least six months post registration experience.
* Excellent interpersonal and Communications skills essential.
* Prior experience of working with PwMS / people with disabilities
in a residential or respite environment would be an advantage
APPLICATION DETAILS:
To apply for the position please send the following documents by email
to: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Closing date for applications is 5pm Friday **Apply on the website**th
December **Apply on the website**.
* Cover letter, outlining your experience and suitability for the
post and your reason for applying
* Full CV including two references and contact information
* Please ensure the Position Title 'General Staff Nurse' is
referenced in the subject of the email
_Please note, the assistance of recruitment agencies is not required
at this time_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
