Paediatric Community Nurse - Munster

TCP Homecare are a leading provider of homecare nursing services on a national scale. Candidates will also be required to have IV infusion experience and to cover a range of services.

We are looking for innovative, enthusiastic professionals with a dual nursing qualification (paediatric and general) who demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation while displaying flexibility and ability to adapt to change to join our team in offering a comprehensive high quality standard of nursing care and administration of prescribed intravenous treatment to patients/clients across a broad spectrum of specialty areas, within the home and community setting. This role is based on a shift pattern from Monday to Sunday, with no night shifts and weekends rotation equally spread between the team.

Responsibilities:

The Community Nurse will provide clinical services to adult and paediatric patients in an effective and caring manner to a high standard that meets best practice. 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 home care 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 director and the clients multi-disciplinary team.

Key Competencies:

• Paediatric & General Nursing Qualification

• Cannulation & Phlebotomy Skills Essential

• Demonstrable IV therapy experience including care of central venous access devices.

• High degree of self-motivation. Evidence of personal and professional development.

• Effective administrator, with a high level of attention to detail.

• Good time management skills.

• Demonstrable computer skills in Word (preferable Microsoft Office) and email.

• Excellent communication skills, ability to present to a multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to quickly build good rapport with new contacts.

• Displays a good deal of flexibility and is adaptable to change.

• Likes to work alone yet values their position within a team.

• Demonstrates good sound judgement.

What We Offer in Return:

• Competitive annual salary

• Company car/phone/tablet

• 24 days of annual leave for full year, 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