Job Title: Nutricia Care Tissue Viability Nurse
Description:
The Nutricia Care Tissue Viability Nurse plays a critical role in ensuring the provision of wound care support services to Nutricia Care partner nursing homes across their allocated territory. This position is essential in driving the implementation of our Business Strategy and promoting best practice in wound care and prevention.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing holistic patient-centred wound care to residents in our partner nursing homes.
* Promoting best practice in wound care and prevention within the nursing home setting.
* Triage all referrals in the allocated territory and ensure timely review of residents.
* Maintaining thorough record keeping and completing required documentation in a timely manner.
* Developing efficient ways of working, including the utilization of innovative tools such as the Nutricia Care telehealth portal.
* Liaising with territory partners to manage relationships with key stakeholders and healthcare professionals in Nutricia Care nursing homes.
* Collaborating with colleagues to develop support materials and resources for healthcare professionals caring for patients with various types of wounds.
* Remaining knowledgeable on the role of Nutrition in the wound healing process and providing advice on the correct use of Cubitan as part of a wound care plan.
* Liaising with the Nutricia Care Dietetic team to ensure residents at high risk of malnutrition are managed appropriately.
* Delivering projects as a member of the Nutricia Care TVN and HCP teams to drive innovative clinical solutions to Nutricia Care nursing homes.
* Meeting continuous education requirements and maintaining NMBI registration.
Requirements:
* A nursing qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* A postgraduate qualification in Wound Management and Tissue Viability.
* A full Irish driver's license.
* Residency in or ability to relocate to the Munster region.
What We Offer:
* A competitive salary.
* A company car and fuel card.
* A lunch allowance when in the field.
* Coverage of NMBI & INMO registration fees.
* A generous allowance for CPD relevant to the role.
About Us:
Danone UK & Ireland is committed to delivering better health through better nutrition for millions of consumers and patients in our communities. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.