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About Us: At Dublin Simon Community, we're dedicated to making home a reality.
We empower individuals to access and sustain housing through services like prevention, addiction treatment, emergency response, and targeted interventions, in collaboration with our partners.
If you share our values and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for client-focused, friendly, and adaptable individuals to join our team.
We prioritise best practices in HR, including staff training, communication, and involvement in decision-making, to create a supportive and effective work environment.
About the Role:
The purpose of the role is to provide a nursing service for Homeless clients who are admitted to the Dublin Simon Residential Health and Addiction Treatment Services.
The role includes assessment of the health needs of clients which addresses their physical, social, psychological, mental health, addiction, cultural and health needs.
The nurse is responsible for ensuring the safety and well being of clients throughout their stay.
This is done in conjunction with the visiting GP's and members of the Residential teams.
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Work Location: Dublin Simon Community – various Dublin City locations
Contract Type: Full-time, Perm
Salary: 40,000 per annum
Duties and Responsibilities: · To effectively liaise with a range of service providers both voluntary and statutory in order to assist in the assessment of referrals to the unit.
· To complete all administrative tasks such as report writing, maintenance of accurate nursing and medical records, up to date client case notes, relevant form filling in order to ensure that the unit runs smoothly, safely and effectively.
· To facilitate groups through an effective health education and promotion programme in order to ensure that clients receive relevant information for making informed decisions.
· To liaise with the visiting G.P.
in relation to admissions, prescribing of medications and in addressing the health needs of all clients in the service.
Person Specification: · RPN or RGN
· On the live register maintained by An Bord Altranais for the relevant qualification/s
· Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
· Diploma or degree in addiction studies.
· Experience of working with clients who are homeless and or experience of working with clients with a history of addiction.
· Has extensive knowledge of ethical principles and code of professional conduct articulated in the ABA "Code of Professional Conduct" document.
· Determines own scope of practice and formulates decisions about care utilising the principles for determining scope of practice in the Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework document
· Responds appropriately to instances of unsafe or unprofessional practice
· Serves as an advocate for the rights of clients
· Ensures confidentiality in respect of records and interactions
· Practices in a way that acknowledges the differences in beliefs and cultural practices of clients/colleagues
· Accepts responsibility and accountability for consequences of own actions or omissions
· Recognises own abilities and level of professional competency.
· Uses the Roper Logan Tierney Model of Nursing Model of Nursing to assess on admission, set goals, plan interventions, carry out care and evaluate progress towards achievement of goals.
· Utilises knowledge of the issues relating to homeless clients and or addiction when carrying out the admission assessment
· Is aware of the principles of medication management and the storage/checking procedures for usage of MDA's.
· Effectively utilises tools to monitor alcohol withdrawal.
· Works with all team members to ensure that client care is appropriate, effective and consistent.
· Has ability to manage challenging behaviour
· Is aware of procedure to be followed in emergency situations relating to clients/staff/visitors
· Understands the principles of clinical risk management and can identify potential hazards.
· Understands infection prevention and control procedures
· Understands health and safety requirements related to the role.
· Knows the requirements of the Data Protection Acts in relation to responsibilities in the work place
· Has experience of developing policies and guidelines using evidence-based practice
· Establishes and maintains caring therapeutic interpersonal relationships with clients and relevant others
· Demonstrates ability to work as a team member
· Collaborates with all members of the health care team when making decisions regarding clients
· Communicates effectively with external agencies
· Understands how to manage interpersonal conflict and how unresolved issues can impact on service
· Provides evidence of on-going professional development
· Contributes to the learning experiences of colleagues through support, teaching and sharing of knowledge.
· Educates clients to maintain and promote health
· Experience of using a Model of Nursing
· Knowledge of the homeless sector and the effects that being homeless has on client's health and well being
· Has experience of facilitating groups
· Has evidence of involvement in a change management project
· Has evidence of experience in developing policies procedures and guidelines
Please note: If you are unsure of any of the requirements, please contact the Recruitment Team at (01) 6354860.
Shortlisting will continue throughout the recruitment process.
Dublin Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Please download to view supporting documents below.
Human Resources Department5 Red Cow LaneSmithfieldDublinD07 PD37Ireland
+353 01 635 4800
Recruitment OfficeDublin Simon Community5 Red Cow LaneSmithfieldDublinIreland
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