Clinical Care:
- Develop, review and monitor client’s person-centred care plans.
- Perform clinical duties as required working within your scope of practice.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Provide wound care, catheter care, palliative care, and chronic disease management.
- Monitor and evaluate client progress, adjusting care plans as needed.
- Respond to clinical emergencies and escalate appropriately.
- Conduct risk assessments in the home and mitigate risks / escalate any issues
appropriately
Coordination & Communication:
- Liaise with GPs, hospitals, allied health professionals, and family members.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with clinical governance standards.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and care planning meetings.
Quality & Safety:
- Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols.
- Ensure the care being delivered in client’s homes is meeting HCCI, ISO & Dovida
Standards, local policies and the requirements of the Health Service Executive (HSE)
HIQA and Health and Safety Authority.
- Report incidents, near misses, and safeguarding concerns promptly.
Education & Support:
- Educate clients and families on health conditions, medications, and self-care.
- Support caregivers with training and emotional support.
- Participate in continuous professional development and training.
Essential: · Registered nurse (RGN, RNID, RCN) with NMBI registration.
- Minimum 3 years post-registration experience, ideally in community or home care.
- Full clean driving licence and access to a car.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in care planning and sourcing evidence-based practice
- Willingness to take on explicit clinical governance of cases with support from clinical lead in national office and General Manager disability as relevant
- Business acumen to ensure client satisfaction and uphold brand reputation.
· Positive and compassionate attitude Desirable: · Experience in palliative care, chronic disease management, or gerontology.
- Postgraduate qualification in community nursing or related field.
- Familiarity with electronic health records and mobile documentation tools.
Competencies
Key Competencies
- Compassionate and person-centred approach.
- Strong clinical judgement and decision-making.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
- Respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries
- A professional, friendly and approachable demeanour
- Excellent communication, organisation, literacy and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Strong Leadership skills
- Accountability
- Detail Oriented
- Motivating Others
- Active Listening
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
Organisation Core Competencies
- Self-Leadership
- Service Excellence
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adapting to Change
- Resilience
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