Wicklow Agency Nurse Role

About the role

The staff appointed to these posts will work within Primary Care in the PHN service; working as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering a coordinated approach to client care. The Community Nurse will be expected to maintain a high standard of nursing care, to share responsibility with the community nursing team for the management of nursing care and the patients’ environment and to maintain a high standard of professional and ethical responsibility.
The work base will be the Primary Care Centre. Care is delivered in the client’s home and also in the clinic setting. Staff are eligible to claim travel allowance for work related travel. The service is provided Mon to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Areas covered: Arklow Primary Care Centre, Aughrim Health Centre, Avoca Health Centre, Bray Primary Care Centre, Carnew Primary Care Centre, Greystones Health Centre, Newtown Mount Kennedy Primary Care Centre, Roundwood Health Centre, Tinahely Health Centre and Wicklow Primary Health Care Centre.

The working week is negotiable for the right candidate (Minimum of 4 working days commitment)
9-5pm Mon-Fri. Weekends off/No late nights/Work Life Balance all taken into consideration
Rates/Contract depending on HSE increments. Will consider qualification allowances.
Nurse-led service. Excellent for autonomy in nursing.
Stepping stone to PHN work. Excellent chance to advance in the community.
Fantastic opportunity for those looking to specialise as a CNS in acute setting in the future

Responsibilities:

Wound care management – both in clinic and in the domiciliary setting
Diabetes management
Incontinence assessment and management
Nursing assessment post hospital discharge/GP referral
General nursing care for the chronically ill or disabled
Oncology support and end of life care
Nursing assessment for home supports

Ideal Candidate
NMBI registration in good standing - Decision Letters will not be accepted
Minimum of 1 year post registration experience within an acute setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Both Technical and Professional expertise
Community nursing experience preferable but not essential
Onsite training and orientation will be provide
Driving licence/own car is essential but will consider candidates living in the area that don’t drive also.
Candidates from an RGN, Midwifery, Pediatric and Public Health Nursing Background will all be considered

Benefits of working with Clarity Locums

Premium Rates
Paid NMBI registration
Holiday Pay
Bank Holiday allowance
Full payroll team
Easy to use App for shifts and timesheets

Interested in the role? Get in touch today!

Contact our Nursing Coordinator, Pamela for more information at [email protected] or take the first step ahead by registering.