Position:?Staff Nurse – (Intellectual Disability Services) Reports to:?Service Manager Location:?Cork / Kerry – Ireland Salary:?€33,943 - €51,628

Position:?Staff Nurse – (Intellectual Disability Services)

Reports to:?Service Manager

Location:?Cork / Kerry – Ireland

Salary:?€33,943 - €51,628?

Position Overview:

Abbreviated, full job description will be provided on application.

As part of a team, provide holistic support to people with an intellectual disability in their?residential service,?day service,?respite services?and within their community. The person/s appointed should be flexible in their approach to service provision and should have the ability to work as part of a team. They will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day to day operations of the service reflect the ethos and vision of the Client and that the needs of the individuals they support are met through Person Centred Planning. Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for residents in a way that reflects the clients philosophy.
• Ensure a high standard of written documentation is maintained.
• Promote an effective approach to care by ensuring effective communication is maintained between all staff, residents and their families.
• Ensure that information is imparted to residents and their families in a manner which maintains an individual's privacy and dignity.
• Liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care from the Home to the community, or continuing care setting when appropriate.
• Liaise appropriately, making referrals when required, with the multidisciplinary team within the community.
• Safely set up and maintain S.C. syringe drivers and administer all medications in accordance with home and HSE guidelines.
• Demonstrate evidence-based nursing care within the clinical area.
• Be competent in the venepuncture procedures relating to all blood tests.
• Ensure adequate precautions are taken to minimize the risk of cross infection.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team in supporting residents and their carers always and during the delivery of bad news, caring for the terminally ill residents and in the event of a death.
• Report to a senior nurse and ADON and where applicable Person in Charge (Director of Nursing) on the resident's condition both verbally and in writing where appropriate.
• Act in accordance with the Homes Manual Handling Policy, minimizing risks to residents and staff.
• Recognize, react to and report emergencies.
• Be able to work under indirect supervision
• Be responsible, in conjunction with the Unit senior nurse for maintaining a safe environment for residents, visitors and other staff in the home.
• Comply with, promote and oversee Infection prevention and control practices and procedures within the home
• Promote, comply with and oversee Safety and Fire safety practices within the home and fire and emergency procedures
• Report any risks identified within the home
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents based on the following: Respect, Equality and Promoting Resident’s Independence.

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?? Essential Minimum Qualification(s):

·??????? Have a nursing qualification (preferably Registered Intellectual Disability -?RNID) & registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland - (NMBI) - An Bórd Altranais?or?be entitled to be so registered;????and

·??????? Have the clinical and administrative capacity to property discharge the functions of the role.

·??????? Demonstrate initiative, good interpersonal and teamwork skills

·??????? Possess a good knowledge of supporting people with an Intellectual Disability/ Autism

·??????? It is highly desirable that applicants would have experience working with and supporting people with an Intellectual Disability / Autism / Vulnerable adults

·??????? Possess a full clean Driver’s licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads

We are open to speaking to people currently living in Ireland with the relevant requirements and may also be able to assist overseas / Expat workers looking to return to Ireland. ?? Please apply through the link provided or send your cv direct to [email protected] and we will come back to you as soon as possible to answer any queries or provide extra advice/information.

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