Renal Staff Nurse Portlaoise

About the Position

On behalf of our client, a leading healthcare company, we are currently recruiting for a Renal Staff Nurse for Portlaoise, Laois. This is a permanent role with a 37.5 hour week, shifts over Mon-Sat, rotated.

Responsibilities

• Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
• Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
• Report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation.
• Contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support, and advice, as necessary.
• Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
• Escort patients who require help to their transport.
• Take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses.
• Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents, or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors, and complete relevant documentation according to clinic procedure.
• Have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients. Ensure that assessment of patient’s manual handling needs are carried out.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current INMB PIN to practice.
• Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the unit i.e. IV drug administration/cannulation & venipuncture.
• Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilize research to maintain and improve patient care.
• Excellent written and verbal skills – Must be fluent in English.
• Ability to build good relationships with patients, relatives, visitors, and colleagues by developing rapport, communicating clearly and accurately, active listening, and the ability to empathize.
• Ability to recognize and diffuse potentially difficult situations in relation to patients, carers, or members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Organisational skills for coordination and provision of care needs of patients using initiative, time management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to provide verbal and generate and computer written reports on the patient’s condition for nurses and professionally qualified workers.
• Demonstrate teaching and presentation skills to enable active participation as a mentor for students and to promote an effective learning environment.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual Leave entitlement: In line with current IMNO Leave entitlements.
• Annual Renal Location Allowance
• Pension Scheme, Maternity Leave, Sick Pay Scheme: Upon completion of 6 months/probation service period.
• Free Staff Car Parking
• Uniforms provided and laundered on site.
• Recognition & Wellbeing Initiatives

About the Company

Cpl is a leading healthcare company dedicated to providing high-quality nursing care. We are committed to fostering a supportive and professional environment where our staff can thrive and make a significant impact on patient care.

For a full Job Spec and to apply for this role, please call Linda on 01 2784703 or email [email protected].