Relief Staff Nurse - WIDA

Waterford-Intellectual-Disability-Association; Waterford; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift flexibility

Premium Sunday pay

Induction training

Annual leave pro-rata

Career progression

Job summary

Waterford Intellectual Disability Association in Waterford, Ireland, is recruiting Relief Staff Nurses to join residential services on a casual/part-time basis. The role requires active practice on NMBI registration with preference for ID experience and a valid driving licence.

You will help organize residential care, maintain documentation, support clients’ independence, and liaise with families and staff in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on NMBI live register essential.
• Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability preferable.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing desirable.
• Experience of working with people with Intellectual Disabilities essential.
• Full Driving Licence essential for manual transmission vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the proper organisation, adequate supervision and running of the Residential/Respite Home ensuring a home like atmosphere for all clients.
• Promote and Adopt a Philosophy of Care.
• Observe, record and inform senior staff of any changes affecting the emotional, social, medical and physical well being of the client and assist each client with advice, instruction and support where appropriate.
• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner, to a high standard being accurate and detailed to ensure compliance with WIDA procedures, NMBI and HIQA standards.
• Foster, encourage and develop each client’s social skills and self-care skills and carry out assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living (e.g. to assist clients maintain standards of personal hygiene, laundry, dietary intake, physical and mental health).
• Know and understand each client i.e. abilities, disabilities, behaviours problems, general medical history and family background.
• Encourage clients to maintain independence, commensurate to any physical/intellectual disabilities and to stimulate their participation in the Service.
• Be conversant with fire regulations/emergency procedures, report any incidents as or potential incidents which may compromise the health and safety of clients, staff or visitors and take appropriate action.
• Further the interests of each client and the services being provided to each client.
• Attend appropriate lectures, courses, staff meetings and training activities in order to keep abreast of current developments in services for persons with learning disabilities.
• Facilitate internal communication and the exchange of information.
• Liaise regularly and act as the point of contact for families.
• Participate in Multidisciplinary meetings and psychology reviews.
• Organise and participate actively in recreational, educational and other training programmes.
• To familiarise, understand and follow all WIDA policies and procedures relevant to your role.
• Carry out risk assessments, care plans and reviews and participate in the Key Working System.
• Driving Service Users to and from activities/ outings/day services.
• Any other duties assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality

Accountability

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Registered Nurse on NMBI live register

RN in Intellectual Disability

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Experience with intellectual disabilities

Driving licence

Job description

Waterford Intellectual Disability Association

Location: On site / Waterford, Ireland
job type: Casual / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Nursing & Midwifery
Salary: Competitive salary

Waterford Intellectual Disability Association are currently recruiting Relief Staff Nursesto join their team in residential services.

Who We Are:

WIDA is a community based voluntary provider of services for adults and children with an intellectual disability and/or autism in Waterford City and County.

WIDA is registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors, and is fully funded by the Health Service Executive.

What We Offer:

• Flexibility to arrange shifts around your schedule
• Excellent rates of pay with premium pay for Sundays, Public Holidays.
• Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development.
• Generous annual leave allowance (pro-rata).
• Opportunities for career progression.

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Education/Training/Experience:

• Registered Nurse maintained on NMBI live register essential
• Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability preferable
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing desirable
• Experience of working with people with Intellectual Disabilities essential
• Full Driving Licence essential for manual transmission vehicle.

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland

Responsibilities of the Position:

• 1. Ensure the proper organisation, adequate supervision and running of the Residential/Respite Home ensuring a home like atmosphere for all clients.
• 2. Promote and Adopt a Philosophy of Care.
• 3. Observe, record and inform senior staff of any changes affecting the emotional, social, medical and physical well being of the client and assist each client with advice, instruction and support where appropriate.
• 4. Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner, to a high standard being accurate and detailed to ensure compliance with WIDA procedures, NMBI and HIQA standards.
• 5. Foster, encourage and develop each client’s social skills and self-care skills and carry out assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living (e.g. to assist clients maintain standards of personal hygiene, laundry, dietary intake, physical and mental health).
• 6. Know and understand each client i.e. abilities, disabilities, behaviours problems, general medical history and family background.
• 7. Encourage clients to maintain independence, commensurate to any physical/intellectual disabilities and to stimulate their participation in the Service.
• 8. Be conversant with fire regulations/emergency procedures, report any incidents as or potential incidents which may compromise the health and safety of clients, staff or visitors and take appropriate action.
• 9. Further the interests of each client and the services being provided to each client.
• 10. Attend appropriate lectures, courses, staff meetings and training activities in order to keep abreast of current developments in services for persons with learning disabilities.
• 11. Facilitate internal communication and the exchange of information.
• 12. Liaise regularly and act as the point of contact for families.
• 13. Participate in Multidisciplinary meetings and psychology reviews.
• 14. Organise and participate actively in recreational, educational and other training programmes.
• 15. To familiarise, understand and follow all WIDA policies and procedures relevant to your role.
• 16. Carry out risk assessments, care plans and reviews and participate in the Key Working System.
• 17. Driving Service Users to and from activities/ outings/day services.
• 18. Any other duties assigned.

Skills/Attributes:

• Confidentiality
• Accountability
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Team Player