Jobs

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Practice Nursing according to:

• The Professional Code of Practice as laid down by the Nursing Board (An Bord Altranais).
• Professional Clinical Guidelines
• National and regional Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines
• Company policies, protocols and guidelines
• Implement the care philosophy, objectives and goals of the Charter Medical Group in order to deliver the highest quality service user care.
• Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and assume responsibility for their own professional development.
• Participate in regular performance / clinical reviews with their line manager, identifying key performance objectives and appropriate plans / measures to achieve areas for improvement and appropriate plans / measures to achieve them in a supportive environment.
• Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient

 CLINICAL ROLE

The Staff Nurse will:

• Undertake assessments pertaining to care of the older person using an evidence based approach to deliver a high standard of care
• Ensure a safe environment maintaining the confidentiality and dignity at all times
• Adhere to the highest standards of infection control within Charter Medical
• Have a sound knowledge of clinical standards and participate in patient care audits.
• Conduct person centred assessments on all patients
• Maintain appropriate and accurate written records and reports regarding patient care in accordance with the Nursing Board (An Bórd Altranais) guidelines and legal requirements.
• Participate in innovation and change in the approach to patient delivery, and contribute to service planning process, based on best practice and under the direction of nursing management

 Essential Criteria:

• RGN Qualification
• 2 year’s experience in a similar role
• Dealing with problems associated with the elderly
• Experience of conducting cognitive testing
• Ability to work hours flexible to meet the needs of the organization
• Good General Health (medically fit)
• Must have a good command of written and spoken English and a valid work permit

 Skills:

• Experience in care of the older person is essential alongside working with people with dementia
• Ability to deliver a high standard of patient care
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Ability to communicate and listen, ability to work co-operatively with other staff
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
• High standard of personal presentation
• Attention to detail
• Strong IT skills

Please send your c.v. to jcunningham@chartermedical.ie

Based in Dublin City Centre we are looking to recruit an experienced Phlebotomist/Health Care Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will take professional responsibility for ensuring that patients receive the highest levels of care & service whilst attending Charter Medical. Delivering excellent customer care is what we believe in.

The role will include but not be limited to:

• Reassure patients and help them relax
• Find veins that are suitable for puncture
• Draw blood
• Label samples correctly and send them for testing
• Answer patient questions and provide useful information
• Keep accurate records on fluid specimens and tests
• Fitting and removal of blood pressure and heart monitors
• Recording patient height, weight, blood pressure and resting ECG
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working
• Undertake any other duties as required, in order to keep the clinic running smoothly

Education and Experience:

• Relevant FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification or an equivalent healthcare qualification
• 2 year’s experience in a similar role
• Ability to work hours flexible to meet the needs of the organization
• Good General Health (medically fit)
• Must have a good command of written and spoken English
• Ability to deliver a high standard of patient care
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Ability to communicate and listen, ability to work co-operatively with other staff
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
• High standard of personal presentation

Please send your C.V. to Jennifer Cunningham by email jcunningham@chartermedical.ie