Job Title: Staff Nurse
Residential Service
Job Location(s): Kilkenny City
Reporting To: Residential Manager
Contract Type/Hours: Permanent 39 hours per week
Residential Day shift between the hours of 8am to 8pm incorporating weekend work
Benefits
24 Days Annual Leave
Sick Pay Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Study Assistance Scheme
Bike to work Scheme
Wellness Program
Savings Scheme
Continual Professional Development opportunities
Role
(This is not an exhaustive list of all duties but is rather a guide to the role).
Responsibility to work as part of a team to assist residents to lead a full life as contributing members in their own communities.
Provide therapeutic interventions, practical support, and nursing care for residents.
Work as part of the team with the line manager in ensuring that service objectives are met and reviewed so as to maintain, improve and develop the service.
Promote resident involvement, consultation and participation.
To manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for residents.
To support residents to have an enjoyable and fulfilling home life.
Personal Profile
Education & Training
Be currently registered with An Bord Altranais, RNID desirable but not essential.
Experience
Working with individuals with intellectual disability/complex needs a distinct advantage.
Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person centered environment desirable.
Knowledge & Skills
Awareness of key worker role & philosophy of supporting people with intellectual disabilities
Knowledge of Health Act 2007, HIQA and National Standards.
Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders in particular the people we support.
Computer literacy
Competencies and Values
Human Rights Based Approach.
Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
Planning and Organising.
Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving.
Additional Requirement(s)
Full Driving Licence is essential.
Current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration
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