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Enable Ireland is an organization that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 .
Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity.
We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team in Arklow, Co. Wicklow .
Contract Type: Fixed-term post for 2 years.
Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Salary Scale: €54,209 – €64,461 pro rata per annum.
Salary scales are subject to LSI's (Long Service Increments).
Annual Leave Entitlement: 34 days per annum.
Overview of the Post: This specialist role will encompass a major clinical focus, which comprises assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care given to Service Owners and their families.
The post holder will provide direct nursing care and support to Adult Day Services in the region in the areas of complex care and behaviours of concern.
They will also provide clinical supervision to nursing staff across the region and at satellite sites as assigned, supporting up-to-date clinical practice, and develop and deliver bespoke and clinical training programmes as identified with service managers, ensuring the competence of healthcare professionals and support staff.
Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list.
The successful candidate will have:
A recognised validated University Degree or an equivalent qualification in General/RNID/Paediatric Nursing/Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Must be registered with An Bord Altranais (NMBI).
Hold postgraduate (level 9) nursing qualification.
Hold qualification in the area of Behaviour Support.
2 years' experience working in challenging behaviour.
Experience supporting staff to implement behaviour support plans.
At least 5 years post-qualification frontline experience with individuals with disabilities and medical needs.
Experience facilitating training in areas such as Medication Management, PEG feeding, MAPA training, Positive Behaviour Support, Epilepsy training, Train the Trainer Certified or equivalent.
Broad knowledge of Enable Ireland and the complexity of working in a large organization.
Demonstrate continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to their area of work.
Maintain live annual registration on the NMBI register for the duration of employment.
Confirm annual registration with NMBI to Enable Ireland.
Eligible to work in the State.
Desirable Criteria: Certified MAPA trainer.
If you believe you would fit the role, please submit your application today.
Benefits: As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:
Excellent internal and external training opportunities Generous annual leave entitlements Flexible Working Long service reward scheme Pay-adjusted Maternity, Adoptive, and Paternity Leave Wellbeing benefits Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here .
What now?
To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form.
CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 7th May 2025
A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies during the next 12 months.
The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant.
Due to the volume of applications, we cannot provide individual feedback to applicants not shortlisted for interview.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community.
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