Job description
Description
Job description
Riverstick TCU is a newly developed service in partnership with the HSE in Cork. The Transitional Care Unit that is specifically designed to enable patients to step down from acute services to an area of rehabilitation, re- enablement with a focus towards supporting a successful discharge home.
About the Role:
Carrying out a range of duties to ensure that the person centered care and well-being of residents is met satisfactorily, including supervision of all staff.
Qualifications:
- Candidates must be registered with An Bord Altranais.
- Strong clinical & communication skills are required.
- Ability to work as part of team & independently.
- Knowledge of HIQA Regulations and standards is essential.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assume responsibility on each shift for the nursing care of allocated residents.
- Ensure a high standard in care for the patient is maintained at all times.
- Lead the Team of Healthcare Assistants in providing high quality direct and indirect care.
- Build strong relationships with patients to encourage trust, and understand their needs.
- Ensure Safe medication administration and management procedures
- Recognition and appropriate management of a deteriorating resident
- Clear communication with patients and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ensure that all patient assessments and care plans are completed with a person centered approach to optimise patients journey, ensure all nursing documentation is continuously updated.
- Evaluate resident care needs and in-conjunction with our multi-disciplinary team implement and evaluate individualised care plans that meet the resident’s needs.
- Maintaining accurate documentation relating to residents in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Shifts are rostered Monday to Sunday and will include Night duty.
Benefits of working with us
- Competitive Salary
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Personal development opportunities
- Career development opportunities
- Paid training
- Education support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Uniforms provided
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