Staff Nurse (Relief Panel) - Specialist Palliative Care/Services for Older Persons

Staff Nurse (Relief Panel) - Specialist Palliative Care/Services for Older Persons

• Cork, Ireland
• Permanent, Casual

Who We Are

Marymount has a rich history dating back to its foundation in 1870 by the Religious Sisters of Charity in Cork. Today, our diverse and dedicated workforce continues this legacy, providing care and support to all, regardless of background. We value and embrace the diverse experiences that our employees bring, which enrich our service to the community. An independent voluntary hospital, Marymount works closely with the statutory health services and is a Section 38 organisation under the Health Act.

Skills and attributes

• Relationship Building
• Teamwork
• Decision Making
• Commitment to Provide a Quality Service

Description

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team on the Relief Panel, providing care across Specialist Palliative Care and Services for Older Persons. This role offers the opportunity to work with individuals who have complex, life limiting illnesses as well as delivering holistic nursing care that addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of residents and their families.

Applicants must be available to work a minimum of two shifts per week, including day, night, and weekend duty.

A candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post

• Be registered in the relevant Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered.
• A minimum of two years' acute care experience within the Irish healthcare sector is required.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level.
• Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.

Qualifications and skills noted below are desirable, but candidates who possess them may be given higher priority during shortlisting.

• Experience in Palliative or Oncology Nursing
• Proficiency in Information Systems and Technology, or a willingness to undertake training, is essential.
• Hold a post registration qualification in Palliative Care or Oncology

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Marymount University Hospital & Hospice from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.

Marymount University Hospital & Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer