Registered General Nurse

On behalf of our client in public health, AllPro Recruitment are seeking a Registered General Nurse to join a community nursing service in North Dublin.

This is a full-time maternity cover opportunity for up to one year, with an immediate start available. Working alongside Public Health Nursing colleagues, you will provide clinical nursing care to service users in their own homes and in a wound care clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care in community and clinic settings.
• Assess service users’ nursing needs and develop, implement and review individual care plans.
• Provide wound assessment, wound care and ongoing monitoring in line with clinical guidance.
• Monitor service users’ health and report changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Work collaboratively with Public Health Nursing colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care.
• Provide advice and education to service users, families and carers to support health, wellbeing and self-care.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date nursing records and ensure confidentiality.
• Manage and prioritise a community nursing workload.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures and maintain safe standards of practice.
• Identify and report clinical risks, incidents and safeguarding concerns in accordance with service policies.
• Practise within your professional scope and in accordance with NMBI standards and organisational policies.

Requirements

• A recognised qualification in General Nursing.
• Current registration in the General Nurses Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Relevant general nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience in care planning and wound care.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• A commitment to person-centred care and ongoing professional development.
• Access to your own transport is essential, as the role involves visiting service users in their homes.
• Availability for an immediate start is desirable.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with 7.5 working hours per day