About Us
We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families, living our values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.
Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.
Job Purpose
The Staff Nurse will be responsible for managing and directly caring for service users with Intellectual disabilities, ensuring the optimum standard of care is provided within the service. They will provide clinical and professional leadership and development to the care work team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support the Services Manager in delivering quality client-focused care in a person-centered respite service.
2. Implement a recognized model of nursing and lead the holistic approach to nursing care within a defined service.
3. Coach and monitor staff on HIQA regulations and standards, ensuring compliance during inspections.
4. Assist with all personal and intimate care needs of clients, including assisting with personal hygiene, incontinence care, and mobility needs.
5. Ensure correct procedures and policies are followed in the administration and storage of medications and maintain a homely environment for service users.
Requirements
* Full registration with the NMBI RGN and RNID qualification
* Clinical knowledge, reasoning skills, and evidence-based practice to carry out duties and responsibilities
* Experience in providing high-standard nursing care and maintaining nursing records
* Minimum of 3 years' experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disability
Benefits
* Company Pension Scheme
* Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
* 27 days annual leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Tax saver travel scheme
* Income protection
* Unpaid leave
* Health and Wellbeing programme
* Company credit union scheme
* Employee discount scheme
* Digital Doctor
* Financial support for studying and study leave
* Long Service Reward Scheme
* Sick leave
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)