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