PE Global Healthcare are seeking to recruit Intellectual Disability Staff Nurses in association with our client based in Cork.
Main Duties
1. Responsible for the general well-being of service users in care
2. To provide care of a physical, psychological and social nature for service users
3. Recognize and report physical/social/emotional problems and assist in the implementation of programmes to counter act same.
4. To deliver care in a professional manner and in line with HIQA requirements if working a residential setting.
5. Setting care for the day to day needs of the residents in compliance with the Health Care Act 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children and Adults) with disabilities) regulations 2013 and the Provision of the Childcare Act 1991 and all relevant regulations and standards that apply to Children in care.
6. To foster parental/family involvement and to support and liaise with parents/guardians/family members as required. Ensure that parents, relatives and other visitors are welcomed to day / residential services and treated with courtesy.
7. To create and maintain a therapeutic environment within your area ensuring that Programme activities and environment relate to the strengths and needs of the individual and adhere to the principal of normalization.
8. To incorporate the expertise of any persons who may enhance the variety/quality of care for the service users.
9. To design, implement and co-ordinate programmes in education, training, and work. To liaise with Line Manager/PIC with regards to providing work opportunities for service users where required
10. To foster integration and provide social/ leisure opportunities for service users within the local community in line with the Foundation's philosophy
11. To maintain all records and reports as are required ;Drug administration, Daily progress reports, Nursing notes and Psychiatry Review Reports etc.
12. To be familiar with the other nursing programmes within adult/children's services and provide support/relief as requested by the PIC/Area Manager/Head of Client Services of day and residential services
13. Responsible for purchasing and budgeting household monies and making purchases locally where possible
14. To establish and maintain relationships with the residents which are based on respect and equality and promote their independence.
The ideal candidates will have:
15. A qualification in Nursing and Registered with An Bord Altranais ( qualification desirable).
16. The ability to work on his/her own initiative and supervise service users/staff.
17. Experience in managing behaviour which challenges.
Notes:
18. A full Irish/EU Driving Licence is a requirement of the post.
Please call Claire PE Global Healthcare 083 821 4791 or email
***Please note our clients cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***