Job Details

A part-time, permanent vacancy has arisen for the role of Community Staff Nurse. The successful candidate will ensure implementation of care plans for each patient at the appropriate time and feedback any changes in the health of the patients to their respective Clinical Nurse Manager. While also working to the highest clinical standards ensuring patient safety by adhering to Vhi Hospital@Home clinical policies and procedures. The hours will be 8am – 1pm, 4 days a week.


Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Review allocated visits by the Clinical Nurse Manager for any given day on duty on the evening prior to shift.
• Provide handover to community staff nurse colleagues on completion of rostered working day (if not on duty the day following).
• Prioritise the workload of the day, and organise resources as required.
• Provide current information on the health status of their allocated patient to the Clinical Nurse Manager and Vhi Hospital@Home Community Physician.
• Collaborate with patients and the multi-disciplinary teams to facilitate appropriate continuity of care.
• Check the patient’s vital signs at each visit.
• Perform Cannulation and Venepuncture when required, to the highest clinical standards.
• Access and maintain CVAD lines as per protocol.
• Administer IV Therapies and Medications to patients to the highest clinical and ethical standards.
• Provide and complete Wound care (both general and specialised wound care).
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
• Adhere to evidence-based practice, using a care planning approach to nursing care.
• Document, Chart and Report their findings on the Patient EPR and to the Clinical Nurse Manager in keeping with established guidelines and protocols.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records and the return all patient files and records to head office.

The successful candidate must have:

• General Nursing Qualification
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
• Minimum 3 years post registration experience with clinical experience in medical or surgical setting
• Excellent knowledge and experience administering Intravenous Therapies
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of caring for medical/surgical patients
• A clear desire and proven capability to work on your own initiative in a clinically challenging and protocol led environment.
• A proven interest in advanced nursing practices, and a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Ability to work independently and provide regular feedback

• Demonstrate Alignment with Vhi Values.