About this role
Bushy Park Nursing Home Ltd is seeking a caring, compassionate and dedicated Staff Nurse to join our team at Bushy Park Nursing Home in Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing care to our residents, promoting their dignity, independence, comfort and overall well-being. We are looking for a motivated and professional nurse who is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care and working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team.
- Essential RequirementsHold a recognised qualification in General Nursing or an equivalent nursing qualification.Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).Have a genuine interest in caring for older people and promoting person-centred care.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.Be capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Have a professional, compassionate and responsible approach to nursing practice.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding, infection prevention and clinical documentation requirements.
- Key
Duties and ResponsibilitiesResident care
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care plans to meet each resident’s physical, emotional and social needs.
- Medication management: Administer and monitor medications safely and in accordance with prescribed instructions, nursing home policies and relevant professional guidelines.
- Clinical assessments: Monitor residents’ health, vital signs and general condition, recognising and responding promptly to any changes or deterioration.
- Care planning: Maintain accurate, up-to-date nursing documentation, care plans, clinical records and medication administration records.
- Personal care and dignity: Support residents’ comfort, privacy, independence and dignity while ensuring their individual preferences are respected.
- Communication: Liaise effectively with GPs, healthcare professionals, residents, families and colleagues regarding residents’ care and well-being.
- Infection prevention and control: Follow all infection control procedures, hygiene standards and health and safety policies.
- Safeguarding: Promote residents’ rights and protect them from abuse, neglect or harm, reporting any concerns in accordance with policy.
- Clinical leadership: Provide guidance and support to healthcare assistants and other team members, delegating duties appropriately and supervising care delivery where required.
- Emergency response: Recognise and respond appropriately to medical emergencies, following established procedures.
- Quality and compliance: Work in accordance with NMBI professional standards, HIQA requirements, relevant legislation and the nursing home’s policies and procedures.
- Resident activities and well-being: Encourage residents to participate in suitable social and recreational activities to support quality of life.
- Teamwork: Contribute positively to handovers, staff meetings, multidisciplinary discussions and the continuous improvement of resident care.