Staff Nurse Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, Ireland

Embrace; Ireland; Remote; EUR 38,613 - 44,292; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay scale

New joiner bonus

Overtime premiums

Paid breaks

Refer-a-Friend Program

Job summary

Embrace, located in Carrickmacross-Castleblayney, is seeking a registered nurse to deliver high-quality care to residents with intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, or autism. The role emphasizes not only nursing care but also fostering residents' independence through personalized care plans.

Successful candidates will enjoy competitive pay, a new joiner bonus, and various benefits aimed at fostering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered in the Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• Experience with people with intellectual disabilities is desirable.
• Fluent English and full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard nursing care to residents.
• Oversee medical needs and medication management.
• Conduct nursing assessments to develop individual care plans.
• Collaborate with the team to implement residents’ goals.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with data protection.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication skills

Compassion

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nursing

Job description

Who we are

Embrace is an Irish, family-owned provider of support services for people with intellectual disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries.

Our service is based around our five core values of Energy, Kindness, Empowerment, Quality and Happiness. These values underpin our strengths-based and person-centred approach, which together form the ethos of our service.

What we offer successful candidates

• Competitive pay scale of €38,613 - €44,292 dependent on experience
• New joiner bonus of €250 for full-time staff
• Overtime premiums per hour
• Double time on Public Holidays
• Sunday Premium
• Paid breaks
• Fortnightly pay
• Roster to suit your work/life balance
• Refer-a-Friend Program - €150 per referral
• Employment Assistance Programme, an independent support service for staff
• Bike-to-Work Scheme

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Must be registered in the Intellectual Disability / Mental Health Division and/or General Division of the Live Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI (Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland)
• Experience working in a residential, respite or day service setting with people with an intellectual disability would be desirable
• A kind and compassionate personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships
• Proven capability of working on your own initiative with a high level of attention to detail
• Good time management skills
• Knowledge of Irish healthcare and HIQA standards
• Fluent English
• Full driving licence
• Eligibility to work in Ireland

Job description

• Providing nursing care to a high standard which meets the practical, physical and emotional needs of residents with an intellectual disability, acquired brain injury or autism. Assisting residents in achieving their highest levels of functioning to maintain independence or improve skills that will encourage them to be more independent.
• Overseeing the medical needs of residents and delegating to other disciplines as appropriate, and overall medication management.
• Conducting nursing assessments with residents to establish their healthcare deficits and develop person-centred individualized nursing care plans for each resident.
• Respecting, valuing and fostering the residents’ personal development, quality of life and abilities is central to the role.
• Collaborating with the team to implement residents’ individual goals through the development, implementation and review of programmes which meet the identified needs.
• Supervising the team in the delivery of care plans for our residents.
• Working with the team to assist residents to develop skills in self-care, home skills, community skills, interpersonal skills and leisure skills.
• Supporting the team around health-related care planning and maintaining a high standard of care including ongoing review and management of GP clinic.
• Attending all hospital and GP appointments which require a nursing input.
• Carrying out any duties necessary to ensure the hygiene, comfort and care of the residents as required. This may include personal care and must be performed in such a manner as to ensure the dignity and respect of the residents.
• Maintaining accurate, detailed records for each resident in accordance with the principles of confidentiality, data protection, legislation, GDPR and Freedom of Information.
• Adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
• Being actively involved in the induction of new staff to the house.
• Assuming a supervisory role in the absence of the PIC to look after the day-to-day operations of the house.