Enable Ireland provides services to over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families from various locations in Ireland.
About the Role
The Staff Nurse position is part of a team that delivers preschool and home support services within the Kilkenny/Carlow area. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating an environment that promotes each child's participation and independence.
* Leadership and Support: Provide leadership, supervision, and support to all support staff.
* Health and Medical Needs: Identify and understand the health and medical needs of each child.
* Care Coordination: Be responsible for the coordination, assessment, planning, implementation, and review of care for children according to service standards.
* Facilitation: Act as a facilitator to foster links with the child's future educators.
* Care Implementation: Ensure the implementation of agreed programs of care for each child, promoting dignity and respect.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess:
* A recognized validated university degree or equivalent qualification in intellectual disability/general or children's nursing.
* Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* Eligibility to work in the state.
* A full driver's license and access to their own transport.
* A commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers and children in a family-centered manner.