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Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Description
We are a community-based service focusing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities. Our vision is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community.
We continually review the way in which we support people in line with best practice internationally. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family and communities, supporting people to plan and direct their own service so that they can enjoy a life with a healthy balance of supports.
We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form friendships.
Key Responsibilities
To provide clinical nursing skills to support people with an intellectual disability to achieve optimum levels of independence.
Exhibit and maintain the highest quality of nursing practice and apply their skills to ensure the physical, social, emotional needs of the people supported by the services at all times.
Be responsible for the provision of nursing care and also be an informed resource for educating other members of the staff team and key people in the lives of the people we support.
Candidates will be required to be completely flexible in this position and will be required to work a variety of hours including day and night duty and programme hours as required.
They will also be required to alter and work between different community houses and day programme areas within the Services.
Requirements
A current Live Register Certificate with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) (An Bord Altranais), RNID qualification is highly desirable.
A current full clean Manual Irish driving licence as this is an essential part of the post.
A level of experience sufficient to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability.
Fluency in the Irish Language is desirable.
If not fluent, a willingness to learn Irish, with the support of the service, is expected.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
* Current Live Register Certificate with NMBI
* Good judgement, discretion, confidentiality, creative problem solving skills, flexibility, patience and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities.
* The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, to communicate appropriately with the people we support and sensitively with family members.
* The ability to work independently and seek support from interdisciplinary colleagues as appropriate.
* Display professionalism and be knowledgeable as a practising Nurse in Disability Services.
* Co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy, participate in person centred planning, reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and be an active member of the team.
* Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs.
Working Hours:
75 hours a fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster.
The successful candidate may be required to work weekends, public holidays, and night duty, to meet service needs.
Benefits:
* Annual Leave: 24 days per annum i.e. 9.23 hours per 100 hours worked.
* Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years service respectively.
* Remuneration: Department of Health Staff Nurse salary scale - €37,288 per annum x 11 increments - €53,873per annum (Maximum).
* Long Service Increment €55,477 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.
* Department of Health Enhanced Nurse salary scale - €44,311 per annum x 7 increments - €55,644 per annum (Maximum).
* Long Service Increment €57,273 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.
What We Offer:
As a permanent full time and pensionable role, this job offers stability, security, and career growth opportunities. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful difference in people's lives, join us and let's shape the future together!
Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career as a Clinical Nurse Specialist!
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