STAFF NURSE VACANCY 

1-Year Fixed Term​

 

With new and exciting developments ahead, St. Patrick’s Missionary Society is looking for a Staff Nurse for its Caring Services for retired missionary priests in the beautiful countryside of Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow. The new nurse will be part of the evolving operational team with the goal of providing evidence-based care within an expanding service.

 

The 24 bedded nurse-led unit which is fully integrated in the St Patrick’s community, offers a friendly and relaxed environment for residents and staff, all of whom are highly valued and respected. Caring services include both long term and respite care within the Care Unit. Recent developments include an evolving social care service for independent living for the greater retired Society Membership.

 

St Patrick’s operates under the Governance of the Charity Regulator with Charity number CHY3397.

 

Arising from maternity leave of existing staff, the Society is seeking a Staff Nurse to work 39 hours/week. 

The candidate will be required to provide efficient and effective direct care to members of the Care Unit, and to deliver the optimum standard of care to members to facilitate a return to full health, or where this is not possible, to provide ongoing care to support their transition to full-time care.

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The successful candidate should have:

 

• Two years’ nursing experience (at least)

• Registered General Nursing qualification preferred

• Full registration with NMBI

• Excellent communication and clinical skills

• Genuine interest in working with the elderly

• Previous elderly care experience is desirable

• Flexibility in terms of the working week

 

Benefits for all staff

• Assistance with accommodation (if working early/late)

• Paid Meal Breaks

• Free car parking

 

Why not visit us before you decide to apply and see what we have to offer?

Tel. 059 648 4484 or Email: nursemanager@spms.ie