Nurse, Glebe Lodge Castleisland (39 hrs per week)
* Castleisland, County Kerry, Ireland
* Specified Purpose, Full time
Who We Are
KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION is a voluntary organisation committed to the delivery of life-enhancing services and supports, responding to the needs, wishes, and choices of people with an intellectual disability, connected to support networks in their communities. The Association provides community-based Day, Residential, and Support Services for more than 250 individuals.
Skills and attributes
* Qualified General/Intellectual Disability/Mental Health Nurse and be registered with the NMBI.
Description
As a Section 39 organisation, KPFA operates its own pay scales. Annual increments are awarded up to the maximum point of the relevant scale.
Post: Nurse
* Rosters may be subject to change due to the Operational requirements of the service *
Are you eager to make a meaningful impact? Do you value inclusion, empowerment, and community support? Then we’d love to hear from you!
The Role:
We are looking for an energetic and compassionate Nurse to join our dedicated team in providing high quality care for adults with Intellectual Disabilities. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals in achieving independence and improving their quality of life.
As a Nurse in our service, you will play a key role in delivering holistic, person centred care, ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well being of the individuals we support. You will work closely with a team and adhere to professional guidelines set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and the policies and protocols of the Association.
Key responsibilities:
* Provide individualised nursing care to adults with intellectual, physical, or sensory disabilities.
* Promote independence and empowerment in daily living activities.
* Practice in line with the Code of Professional Conduct and our Association policies.
* Ensure compliance with HIQA regulations, the Disability Act 2005, Health & Safety Legislation, and GDPR.
* Collaborate with families, caregivers, and external agencies to provide comprehensive support.
* Maintain annual registration in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI].
* IT proficiency to support daily administrative tasks.
* Where applicable, applicants must hold a valid Irish work permit.
What We Value:
* A person centred approach to care.
* Passion for promoting and empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team while also being self driven.
Highly desirable criteria:
* Experience of working in a care delivery capacity within a disability service.
* Experience of liaising with statutory and other voluntary agencies.
* A full driver’s licence with access to a roadworthy car insured for business purposes (willingness to drive Association vehicles).
Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking (Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training.
(A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Glebe Services may be filled up to the 30th of Sept 2025)
*In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in both your application form and CV. Failure to provide this information will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.*
Canvassing
Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position.
Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer.
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