**Job Title:** Intellectual Disability Nurse
Advent Solutions is seeking dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our Residential Services team, where they will play a vital role in delivering holistic care and supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive health assessments and develop personalized care plans that cater to the unique needs of each individual.
* Administer medications and prescribed treatments in accordance with professional standards, ensuring the highest level of safety and quality care.
* Support service users with activities of daily living, personal care, and social participation, promoting their independence and well-being.
* Effectively manage and support behaviours that challenge, using evidence-based strategies and techniques to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including GPs, therapists, and social care staff, to provide high-quality, coordinated care that meets the diverse needs of service users.
* Advocate for the rights, dignity, and personal choices of each individual, empowering them to make informed decisions about their lives.
* Provide health education to service users, families, and staff, promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing health risks.
* Maintain accurate, confidential medical and care records, ensuring seamless communication and continuity of care.
Requirements:
* A Nursing qualification with current registration with NMBI (R.N.I.D. qualification desirable).
* Experience in intellectual disability services is an advantage, but not essential.
* Strong communication, leadership, and clinical skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
* A compassionate, person-centred approach to care, prioritizing the unique needs and preferences of each individual.
* Experience managing behaviours that challenge is highly desirable, but not essential.
Why Join Advent Solutions?
As an Intellectual Disability Nurse with Advent Solutions, you will have access to a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible permanent, part-time, and relief positions available, as well as ongoing professional development and specialist training opportunities. You will also have the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, working in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Our organisation values its employees and offers opportunities for career progression within a growing and innovative organisation. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a positive impact on the lives of others, we would love to hear from you!