Overview
We have a number of exciting opportunities for Staff Nurse's to join our Residential/Respite Services
Positions Available:
Permanent Full-time (37.5 hrs/week Monday to Sunday)
About You
A dynamic and energetic team player with a passion for working with children/young people with intellectual disabilities.
You are kind, caring, and compassionate.
You have excellent team working skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
You have the ability to work under pressure and handle changing priorities.
You are familiar with best practices in Nursing Care and apply these consistently in your work.
About Us
St. Catherine's Association is a non-profit organisation and registered charity funded by the HSE that provides health related supports to children and young adults with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities and autism in the Wicklow area.
These services include Respite and Short Break Support Services, Adult Day Services and Residential Services and access to clinical supports through referral to Children's Disability Network Team.
Job Role
Deliver nursing care based on the assessed needs of the individual and develop agreed care plans.
Promote health and wellbeing in the individuals we support.
Monitor the health and wellbeing of the individual using nursing assessment tools where appropriate.
Provide evidence based Nursing Care.
Assist in the development of Individual Programmes of personal and social development for each individual so as to ensure the highest quality and effective service.
Liaise with the families and other agencies involved in the individual's care, as appropriate.
Reports to: Residential/Respite Services Manager.
Essential
Registration with NMBI.
Either RNID, RGN or RCN qualification.
Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
An interest in working with individuals who have Intellectual Disabilities.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Full flexibility and reliability.
Knowledge of HIQA/New Directions.
Desirable
Knowledge and previous experience in Clinical Care areas such as Enteral Feeding, Medication Management and Epilepsy Management.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and medical needs.
Benefits
HSE Consolidated Pay Scales
National Federation Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme
Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
Refer a Friend Scheme
Christmas Savings Club
Excellent training opportunities
Staff Education Loans and Paid Study Leave
Bike to Work Scheme
Enhanced Annual Leave
Paid Maternity and Adoptive Leave * eligibility criteria
Sick Pay Scheme * eligibility criteria
To Apply
Please send your CV to ****** or call Debbie Carr on *********** for details.
Closing date: 5pm Friday 27th February ****.
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