About the Role
We are currently seeking applications from registered Nurses interested in working with children and young adults with complex medical needs and disabilities within a specialist residential service.
* Deliver individualized care to each person we support, in accordance with their care plan and best clinical judgment.
* Assess the needs of the people we support and develop a person-centered care plan, taking into consideration recommendations from other members of the Care Services team.
* Manage the Care Assistants and help them in their daily duties; allocate and supervise tasks; provide guidance, leadership and training where required.
* Maintain accurate, specific, person-centered and detailed progress notes for all of the residents and share these together with a comprehensive verbal update with the Nurse taking over the next shift.
Main Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver effective, efficient and quality assured care to all the people we support. This includes:
* Providing nursing care that meets the unique needs of each individual.
* Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care planning and delivery.
* Supervising and supporting Care Assistants to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality care.
* Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless care transitions.
Essential Requirements:
* CURRENTLY REGISTERED WITH NURSING AND MIDWIFERY BOARD OF IRELAND IN THE RNID DIVISION.
* Demonstrate a working knowledge of HIQA National Standards & Health Act Regulations for Residential Care Settings.
* Candidates should be proficient in IT, possess a high level of communication skills, work well within a team and be able to provide high-quality focused care.
Rostering requirements:
* Shifts rotations (12-hour shifts) will include Days, Live Nights, Weekends, and flexibility is required.
* Full driver's license and access to use of own car.
Benefits to working with us:
* Comprehensive induction process.
* Extensive training programme.
* On-going mentoring and support.
* Continuous Professional Development support.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Competitive salary with increments.
* Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays.
* Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users.
* 4 working weeks as annual leave.
* Refer a friend initiative.
* Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team.
* Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families.