Staff Nurse
Job Reference Number: Du.OC01.100325
Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Permanent Full-Time 162.5 hrs Per Month
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated, organised, and dedicated Staff Nurse to join our services. Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager, applicants must have experience working with people who have difficulties expressing their needs due to complex communication issues and can put appropriate support plans in place. Hours will involve variable shift patterns to include day, evening and unsociable hours. Candidates must be innovative in their approach and take responsibility for the provision of a high-quality person-centred service in line with H.I.Q.A. Standards and be committed to the promotion of social inclusion and community participation.
About the Service:
This service provides care for males and females over the age of 18 years. There is a mix in the location of clients with profound learning disabilities and complex medical issues. Our clients may need some mobility support due to physical disabilities. There is a skill mix in this location of nurses, community support workers and care assistants as well as some additional support regarding domestic and cooking duties.
This is a homely working environment, and teamwork plays a key part in ensuring our clients get a high standard of care. Our clients’ families are supportive of the service and the care our clients receive. Our clients take an active role in our community. They really enjoy arts and crafts, music, getting out and about and spending time outdoors.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our clients appropriate to their wishes and goals
2. To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
3. To manage complex, responsive behaviours and develop appropriate support plans
4. To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities
5. To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
6. To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence
Requirements:
Applicants must hold current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ireland: RPN, RGN, RNID qualification.
Applicants must have:
1. Knowledge and previous experience of using crisis prevention techniques
2. A passion for promoting and empowering those you support
3. A team player willing to lone work as well as work as part of a team
4. A knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards
5. Available to work over a seven-day work period
6. Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car
7. Post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is desirable
Salary Scale: Salary will be paid as per the HSE consolidated pay scales in line with required qualifications & relevant experience.
To Apply: E-mail your CV and cover letter referencing the Job Ref no. to careers@sunbeam.ie
Short listing of candidates will apply
Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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