Clinical Nurse Specialist

NW Cornerstone; Ireland; Presencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A community-driven non-profit organization in Ireland is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health. The role offers two full-time posts in Letterkenny and Sligo, focusing on delivering quality Housing First services to those experiencing long-term homelessness. Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant mental health qualifications and experience. This dynamic role includes working within a supportive team setting and making a tangible impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals. Competitive salary as per HSE pay scales.

Formación

• Registered nurse in the Psychiatric Division on the active Register of Nurses.
• Minimum five years of post Nursing Degree experience.
• Two years of post-graduate qualification experience in Mental Health Specialist Care.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-quality Housing First service in the Northwest of Ireland.
• Support long-term homeless individuals with complex trauma.
• Provide intensive case management with multi-disciplinary specialisms.

Conocimientos

Active psychiatric nursing registration

Mental health expertise

Strong team collaboration

Driving skills

Educación

Relevant level 8 post-graduate qualification in Mental Health

Nursing Degree

Descripción del empleo

Overview

NW Cornerstone CLG (Previously Sligo Social Services)

NW Cornerstone CLG is a leading non-profit organisation in the North-West working with a wide variety of service users. Cornerstone works to safeguard, meet the needs of and promote the welfare of service users through the provision of quality services and advocacy.

Salary Commensurate with Experience as per HSE pay scales

Role

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health)

2 x Full Time Posts, 37.5 hours per week

One post is based in Letterkenny town, covering the Donegal region.

One post is based in Sligo town covering counties Sligo and Leitrim.

Location

Northwest Housing First is delivered across the region of the Northwest of Ireland, covering Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. There are two locations on offer with this post.

Offices are based in Sligo town and Letterkenny town. A post based in Sligo town will cover counties Sligo and Leitrim. A post based in Letterkenny town with cover county Donegal.

Preferred location will need to be stated upon application

The service is currently provided Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm. With the intention of the service being extended to Saturdays in the future. Saturdays will be worked on a staff rotational basis.

Responsibilities

To work as a part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering a high-quality Housing First service in the Northwest of Ireland. Housing First is a model of housing that provides housing with wrap around supports to those who are long-term homeless and who have a history of complex trauma and rough sleeping. The service provides support through intensive case management with multi-disciplinary specialisms to provide support to tenants in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Be a registered nurse in the Psychiatric Division on the active Register of Nurses.
• Hold a relevant (level 8) post-graduate qualification in Mental Health.
• Have five years post Nursing Degree experience.
• Have two years post-graduate qualification experience, in Mental Health Specialist Care.
• Access to own car and a full driving licence.
• Details of expectations to be found within the job description.
• Short Listing will apply

How to apply

For further information contact Lisa on 085 8768387 or [e-mail]

To apply for the position, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter stating your preferred location for the post, to:

[e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday the 8th of December at 2pm

Cornerstone is an Equal Opportunities Employer