Staff Nurse

• To plan and deliver a high standard of evidence-based individualised care.

• To supervise and allocate duties to health care assistants.

• To work effectively and efficiently in terms of time management, personal organisation and adherence to organisational procedures and work structures.

• To cultivate positive relationships with residents and families.

• To reflect in practice the mission statement of the clients through the provision of responsible, empathetic, and professional health care.

Requirements

• Valid NMBI Pin

• Previous experience in the nursing home sector or in care of the elderly.

• Up to date CPR.

• Up to date Manual handling.

• Up to date Elder Abuse Certificate.

• Must be able to provide 2 written references.

• Good knowledge of HIQA standards.

• Must have fluent level of English both written and oral.

• Own transport is an advantage

Tooreen is a small village in County Mayo bordering counties Roscommon, Galway and Sligo. The Ave Maria Nursing Home is ideally situated in the heart of Tooreen just yards away from St Mary’s Church and Tooreen National school. House prices and rent in the area are substantially cheaper compared to Urban areas.