Relief Staff Nurse - Children's Services, Ballinode, Co SligoJob Title: Relief Staff Nurse Department: Support & Care Salary Scale: €44,822 per annum (rising to €53,360 with service) Per annum, pro rata Responsible To: Person in Charge/Nurse Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Ballinode, Co Sligo Hours of Work: Relief/Casual (Covering a 24 hour, 7 days per week Rotational Shift Roster) About Trinity You are joining Trinity Support & Care Services, an innovative organisation, providing quality assured, safe, and person-centred residential care and outreach support services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Key purpose of the job: TheStaff Nurse will promote the delivery of safe person centred care, ensuring regulatory and contract compliance, whilst at all times promoting the values and brand of Trinity Support & Care Services.
The post holder will be required to establish and maintain relationships with individuals with Adults and Children with Intellectual Disability/Autism that are based on respect and equality to support people to direct their own lives.
It is critical that when undertaking this work the post holder will do so in a manner that is consistent with the vision and mission of the service.
Main responsibilities Promote and practice nursing according to:The Professional Code of Conduct as laid down by theNMBI
Professional Clinical Guidelines
Local policies,protocolsand guidelines
Current legislation as it applies to therole
Ensure that all work within the service, is user focused and upholds the principles of respect, privacy, dignity, fulfilment, independence and choice.Promote and maintain nursing standards of person centred care, including the promotion of normalisation and quality of life issues.Participate in the development of protocols and guidelines, and the setting of professional nursing standards.Be competent in relation to all relevant clinical policies and proceduresTo deal with issues of concern or complaints sensitively and appropriately.Partnership with the relevant statutory agencies, families and others, in planning and developing person centred programmes of care and support.To monitor and support service users towards independence and contribute to the review of each adult in partnership with the multi-disciplinary/agency teams.Responsible for and the monitoring of the overall healthcare, prevention of illness, and promote healthy lifestyles with service users.Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised service user person-centred care programmes within an agreed framework, in accordance with best practice and grounded in recent evidence based nursing research.Develop and maintain close links with the services users, family / guardians ensuring a partnership approach.Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal input for the service user.Act as an advocate for service users and their families and provide information to empower them in decision making, goal setting and problem solving in order toO ptimise their contribution and facilitate their participation in community based activities.To co-ordinate and contribute to the selection, recruitment and induction of new staff and to provide an effective leadership of all staff under and within the centre, through regular supervision, effective communication, management of workloads, assessmentand verification of staff undergoing career development, qualifications and identification of development needs.To personally contribute towards a positive, cohesive and therapeutic environment and to deal appropriately with matters relating to disciplinary, grievance, untoward incidents and complaintsTo develop good working relationships and actively promote community presence within the local community through positive representation of the Trinity Support & Care Services brand.To ensure efficient and effective administrationprocedures are in place to comply with Trinity Support & Care Service's policy and Regulatory/Legislative requirements to include rota planning, the storage and dispensation of medication.To complete H&S monthly monitoring reports and Work in partnership with contractors, health and safety experts to ensure that all activities are carried out in a manner which is safe to everyone within scheme and in accordance with Regulatory/Legislative requirements.Professional Knowledge & Experience Knowledge of the legal frameworks in Ireland pertaining to residential care i.e.
Health Act 2007, HIQA National Disability Standards etcKnowledge of quality assurance practises and their application to day to day service provisionExperience of working with children and young people with an Intellectual Disability/ Autism/ Associated Mental Health needsKnowledge of Person Centred Care Planning and risk assessmentKnowledge of inspections and audits, and experience of dealing with such; directly or indirectlyRequirements of the Role To work as part of a MD Team and provide clinical nursing support to the staff team.Contribute to the identification of training needs pertinent to the clinical area, and health and social care areaYou will be required to participate in the company performance management process.To adhere to and model the company values, behaviours and competencies at all timesTo carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Trinity Support & Care Service's standards, regulations and policiesTo carry out additional duties of the role and all other required duties as and when necessaryPerson Specification –Staff Nurse Method of Assessment Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/or experience Be registered with An Bord Altranais and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
A minimum of 3 years' post registration experience in a health care setting
Application form and verification of certificates
Interview and/or practical assessment
Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of supporting people with disabilities to realise their potential as relevant to the role.
Application form and verification of certificates
Interview and/or practical assessment
Skills Competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge/ Experience Demonstrate sufficient professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Demonstrate an understanding of theory and practice in the delivery of care to the client group.
Demonstrate Knowledge of working with Adults and Children with Intellectual Disability/Autism
Demonstrate knowledge and proven ability to interpret and apply legislation in the area of Disability Services.
Demonstrate knowledge of risk assessing and the implementation of general risk assessments.
Demonstrate experience in completion of HIQA notifications.
Demonstrate knowledge of completing incident/accident reports/investigations as per State Claims Agency requirement.
Demonstrate exp erience of managing aggression and potential aggression training.
Demonstrat e sufficient awareness of policy, legislative and professional requirements to ensure an appropriate standard of service delivery (e.g.a working knowledge of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults from abuse and HIQA standards and requirements as related to the function of the role).
Application form and verification of certificates
Interview and/or practical assessment
Planning & Organising Skills Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multi-tasking as part of daily workload management.
Demonstrate incident and accident reporting.
Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative.
Demonstrate flexibility and motivation.
Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management and importance of value for money.
Application form and verification of certificates
Interview and/or practical assessment
Building & Maintaining Relationships including Leadership, Managing People & Team Skills Demonstrate knowledge of Person-Centred Planning and working with key workers within the service in developing person centred care plans.
Demonstrate ability and commitment to work as part of a team.
Application form and verification of certificates
Interview and/or practical assessment
Commitment to Providing a Quality Service Demonstrate commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a person-centred service.
Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the service user as expert through experience including promoting the involvement of the service user in care planning, decision-making and service development as appropriate.
Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.
Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.
Problem Solving & Decision Making Demonstrate ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions / solve problems especially regarding service user care
Communication & Interpersonal Skills Demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal & written) including active and empathetic listening skills.
Demonstrate ability to effectively influence others / negotiate with others.
Other It is essential that applicants hold a full (i.e.
not provisional) and current UK/ROI driving licence and access to a car and, business insurance for work purposes or * have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the post.
*Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act.
verification of licence / exemptions / alternatives / equivalents
BEHAVOURAL COMPETENCIES The following behavioural competencies have been designated as essential behaviours that should be demonstrated in order to successfully perform this role.
These behaviours will be assessed during the selection process.
Factor Criteria Assessment Method Operational Level
Meeting Service User Needs -Understanding of Care Plans and Documentation Places the Service User's needs as the key focus in all activities.
Delivers support & care according to care plan using.
Familiarity with Medical Conditions and Disabilities
understanding of Care Practices
Yes
Interview / Practical Assessment
Problem Solving & Decision Making -Knowledge of Safety Protocols and First Aid Thinks ahead to anticipate and deal with issues.
Recognises when and how to make decisions within remit of role.
Yes
Interview / Practical Assessment
Respect for Diversity and Equality Treats everyone with respect
Takes account of the opinions of others
Creates an environment where everyone is valued, and fairness is promoted and embedded in all activities.
Yes
Interview
Achieving Results Understanding Ethical and Legal Aspects Adheres to Trinity's policies and procedures.
Uses initiative to get the job done - within acceptable boundaries.
Holds themselves and others to account for delivering services to a high standard an in line with regulatory frameworks
Relief Staff Nurse - Children's Services, Ballinode, Co Sligo
ExperienceMinimum of 3 years' post registration experience in a healthcare setting
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