Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is Ireland's leading private residential care provider for persons with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues. Established in 2004, Nua offers Residential, Supported Living, Day, and Community Outreach Services to Children and Adults with a range of complex Intellectual Disability and Mental Health support requirements. At Nua, we are proud to offer high standards of service and care, and we are also proud of our facilities, which combine modern living with beautiful outdoor environments. Our team bring a wealth of experience in supporting individuals with a range of diagnosis, associated, and sometimes complex needs: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Acquired Brain Injury, Challenging Behaviour, Intellectual Disabilities, Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery, Personality Disorders Nua is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace environment that celebrates diversity & inclusion. We pride ourselves on being a workplace that respects and values every team member. Nua is culturally aware and is committed to equality. We recognise the existence of, and object to, discrimination in all its forms. We lead by example and take responsibility for creating a better workplace for everyone. We encourage our team members to pursue their careers with us in the knowledge that, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, civil status, religion, disability, or ethnicity, each team member is equal and entitled to the same opportunities and benefits as their peer, so their hard work and personal commitment ultimately leads them to better their lives and the lives of their families. All employees are required to know and to live our Mission, Vision, and Values. Job Objectives Live our Mission, Vision and Values. To co-operate with your employer and to comply with your responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 2001 and Mental Health Amendment Act 2018, the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated standards, regulations, and codes of practice in so far as is reasonable and practicable. To be familiar with and to adhere to all company policies and procedures. To use company IT systems as instructed and to never share your passwords with another or do anything likely to result in the unutilised disclosure of and or personal data as defined under the General Data Protects Regulations (GDPR). Provide patients with quality services and manage the way in which the nursing staff cares for patients. Assess and evaluate patient conditions, and plan, implement, provide, and document patient care in a manner that follows professional nursing standards and outlined practices. Ensure clinical risk assessments are completed as required. Ensure that current legal requirements for the safe administration and storage of medicines are adhered to in accordance with best practice. Manage a designated workload. Have a sound knowledge of clinical standards and participate in patient care audits. Delegate and supervise the work of other staff grades within their role's remit. Work closely with patients and the interdisciplinary care team with person-centred care the goal. Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and assume responsibility for their own professional development and contribute to the development of others. Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, in relation to all hospital activities. Skills Requirement Genuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality. Responsible and mature approach to work. Experience of / with people with additional and/or complex needs. Enthusiastic, proactive self-motivator who can provide holistic supports of the highest quality. The ability to adapt to new environments. Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills under pressure, ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to set high personal standards of performance and delivery of desired results. Excellent overall demeanour. Effective verbal and written communication and IT skills. Good aptitude for learning. Good problem-solving skills. Good planning and decision-making skills. Effective verbal and written communication. Ability to work to deadlines under pressure. Ability to empathise with and understand the needs of others. Ability to work on own initiative. Reliability and flexibility. Self-motivated/self-starter team player. A strong desire to be ones best. Desirable Criteria Must have undertaken formal recognised post-registration education relevant to this area of specialist practice at level 8 or above. Full Clean Driver's licence. 3 years minimum experience within a similar mental health setting. #NUA1 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.