Clinical Nurse Specialist - Positive Behaviour Support
* Cork, Ireland
* Full time, Permanent
Who We Are
Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities supports over 2,800 children and adults of every ability to live ‘Your Life, Your Way’. Since 1957, Horizons has played a vital role in communities right across Cork city and county. We work to enhance the lives of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism; working in partnership with them, their families, and local communities to provide a broad range of person-centred services and supports.
Skills and Attributes
* Flexibility
* Communication
Description
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Positive Behaviour Support
(Clinical Nurse Manager 2 salary scale)
Permanent – Full Time
Horizons is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist – Positive Behaviour Support.
The CNS in positive behaviour support will deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the framework for the establishment of clinical nurse specialist posts, 4th Edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008.
The CNS will provide a holistic person-centred approach to the overall care needs of the person with an intellectual disability who exhibits behaviours of concern. Improving the person's quality of life and safety is the overarching purpose of the role.
The CNS will create opportunities for people who present with behaviours of concern to experience and participate in new life experiences. The aim of the behavioural approach includes the following principles:
* To be effective in changing inappropriate patterns of behaviours
* To respect the individual's dignity and rights
* To expand the individual's opportunities
* To enhance the individual's quality of life
This enables the service user to meet personal outcomes and lead a more fulfilling life through choice, increased opportunity, and social integration into the community.
The CNS will provide care interventions in Adult services as necessary.
Requirements of the Post:
1. Be registered in the Intellectual Disabilities division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.
2. In exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives.
3. Have a minimum of 5 years’ post-registration full-time experience or an aggregate of 5 years’ full-time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made.
4. Have successfully completed a post-registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award that is relevant to the specialist area of care.
5. Demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area.
The successful candidate may be expected to engage with further studies if required, to support service delivery in accordance with their role.
What We Offer
* A flexible and supportive work environment
* Competitive salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth
* CPD is actively encouraged
* An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives
Informal enquiries can be made to Anna Broderick Director of Nursing 086-0466346.
Completed application forms must be returned no later than Friday 31st January 2025.
Job Description is available by request by emailing recruit@horizonscork.ie
Applicants may be shortlisted on the basis of their application.
The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.
Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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