Job Description
RecruitNet International Ltd is specializing in relocating qualified professionals throughout Ireland and overseas,
We are currently recruiting Paediatric Nurse -Home Support for a 16 year old girl residing in the Gormanston area in Co. Meath. This child moved to Ireland from Ukraine in February of this year. She has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, spastic tetraplegia, epilepsy, tracheostomy, gastrostomy feeds. This child requires full nursing care, is non mobile and nonverbal.
This package consists of nursing (RCN/RGN/RNID) for 7 x 8 hour nights and 3 x 8 hour midweek days (total of 80 hours per week)
Responsibilities
* Provide nursing care to a child
* Gastrostomy tube feeds via feeding pump
* Competent in all tracheostomy care, changing of ties, suctioning and changing tube in an emergency
* Management and administration of nebs and suctioning
* Monitoring for signs and symptoms of respiratory distress
* Pressure area care
* Medication Management
* Seizure management
* Care of a child with a disability
* Manage enteral feeding and medication
* Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
* Manage seizures
* Provide play and family support
* Provide excellent evidence-based nursing care, implementing all aspects of care plans based on the needs identified.
* Prioritise the needs and comfort of the client.
* Promote abilities, independence, and safeguard the client's interests always
* Work closely in partnership with family members and the clinical team
* Communicate effectively with the client, family, clinical team, and MDT, reporting on the client's clinical needs as required.
* Maintain accurate and professional clinical note
Requirements
* Current registration on the live register of NMBI
* RGN/RCN trained
* Paediatric nursing experience is desirable
* Previous experience in home care is an advantage, full training and support provided
Benefits
* Competitive salary (€30/hr)
* Flexible working hours
* Supportive team environment