Overview
Embrace provides residential support services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and acquired brain injuries. We are currently seeking applications from STAFF NURSES for a position in our children's service in Clonmel, County Tipperary.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide nursing care to a high standard which meets the practical, physical and emotional needs of our residents with an intellectual disability, acquired brain injury or autism. In doing so, you will assist the residents in achieving their highest levels of functioning in order to maintain independence or to improve skills that will encourage them to be more independent.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the medical needs of residents and delegate to other disciplines as appropriate, including overall medication management.
* Conduct nursing assessments with residents to establish healthcare deficits and develop person-centred, individualized nursing care plans for each resident.
* Respect, value and foster residents’ personal development, quality of life and abilities as central to the role.
* Collaborate with the team to implement residents’ individual goals through the development, implementation and review of programmes which meet identified needs.
* Supervise the team in the delivery of care plans for residents.
* Work with the team to assist residents in developing skills in self-care, home skills, community skills, interpersonal skills and leisure skills.
* Support the team around health-related care planning and maintain a high standard of care, including ongoing review and management of GP clinic.
* Attend all hospital and GP appointments which require nursing input.
* Carry out duties necessary to ensure the hygiene, comfort and care of residents, including personal care, performed in a manner that ensures dignity and respect.
* Maintain accurate, detailed records for each resident in accordance with confidentiality, data protection, legislation, GDPR and Freedom of Information.
* Adhere to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
* Be actively involved in the induction of new staff to the house.
* Assume a supervisory role in the absence of the PIC to oversee day-to-day operations of the house.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Must be registered in the Intellectual Disability / Mental Health Division and/or General Division of the Live Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI (Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland).
* Experience working in a residential, respite or day service setting with people with an intellectual disability would be desirable.
* A kind and compassionate personality.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships.
* Proven capability of working on your own initiative with a high level of attention to detail.
* Good time management skills.
* Knowledge of Irish healthcare and HIQA standards.
* Fluent English.
* Full driving licence.
* Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Wellness program
Experience
* Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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