Healthcare Assistant (Student Nurses)

Lucan, Co Dublin
Permanent
Full-time

7 days ago

About the Hermitage ClinicThe Hermitage Clinic is a 112 bed private hospital in Lucan, West Dublin. Our specialised medical teams provide medical, surgical and advanced radiotherapy care to patients and are supported by the very latest medical technology. The Hermitage Clinic is committed to providing excellence in patient care using state-of-the-art facilities. The Clinic offers an outstanding level of expertise and cutting edge technology. We have the most advanced diagnostic imaging equipment available today, full Cardiological facilities including a Cardiac Catheterisation Suite and Clinical Laboratory services.About the roleAs a key member of the frontline team, the Health Care Assistant assists in the delivery of individualized patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. The role assists in the smooth running of the department and the provision of quality patient care.The main duties for this role are:

Receive patients to the clinical area with courtesy
Orient new patients to the clinical area and hospital environment
Check that each patient bay has all the appropriate and required equipment stored correctly
Support patients with hygiene, nutrition, mobilisation needs as required and directed.
Keep clinical areas and waiting areas clean and tidy.

About youRequirements for the ideal candidate:

Leaving Certificate or equivalent
You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Ireland
You are in the 2nd year of your BCSN
Communication & Interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure
Flexible approach to work
Patient Centred
Teamwork

Why work at the Hermitage Clinic?The Hermitage Clinic are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the Hermitage Clinic team you can benefit from:

An Education Support Programme
Development opportunities
Opportunities for career progression
Access to a Pension Scheme
Subsidised Restaurant
Free staff car parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance

*For Healthcare Assistants’s who are not contracted to work full time hours i.e. 39 hours or for those HCAs engaged casually, the part time hourly rates outlined above apply. Once hours worked reach 39 hours in a week, the bank rates paid will be as per the full time rates above.This Job Description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the position and is subject to regular review and amendment. The role holder will be required to be flexible in this position and is expected to facilitate working additional hours on occasion, when requested.The Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation. If you require assistance due to a disability during the recruitment process, please roisin.ryan@blackrockhealth.com

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