Job Title: Staff Nurse
Residential Service
Job Location(s): Kilkenny City
Reporting To: Residential Manager
Contract Type: Permanent Full-time
Hours: Full Time - Residential Day Shift between the hours of 8am to 8pm, incorporating weekends
Benefits:
* 24 Days Annual Leave
* Sick Pay Scheme
* Company Pension Scheme
* Employee Discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Maternity Leave
* Study Assistance Scheme
* Bike to work Scheme
* Wellness Program
* Savings Scheme
* Continual Professional Development opportunities
Role:
(This is not an exhaustive list of all duties but is rather a guide to the role).
* Responsibility to work as part of a team to assist residents to lead a full life as contributing members in their own communities.
* Provide therapeutic interventions, practical support, and nursing care for residents.
* Work as part of the team with the line manager in ensuring that service objectives are met and reviewed so as to maintain, improve and develop the service.
* Promote resident involvement, consultation and participation.
* To manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for residents.
* To support residents to have an enjoyable and fulfilling home life.
Personal Profile
Education & Training:
* Currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. RNID desirable but not essential.
Experience:
* Working with individuals with intellectual disability/complex needs a distinct advantage.
* Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person centered environment desirable.
Knowledge & Skills:
* Awareness of key worker role & philosophy of supporting people with intellectual disabilities
* Knowledge of Health Act 2007, HIQA and National Standards.
* Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders in particular the people we support.
* Computer literacy
Competencies and Values:
* Human Rights Based Approach.
* Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
* Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
* Planning and Organising.
* Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving.
Additional Requirement(s):
* Full Driving Licence is essential.
* Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration (required)