Staff Nurse Intellectual Disability Community Healthcare Cavan Monaghan Rolling Campaign

TN Ireland; Ulster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse specializing in Intellectual Disabilities. This role focuses on delivering holistic, person-centred care to enhance the quality of life for service users with various disabilities. You will work under the guidance of a Clinical Nurse Manager, ensuring compliance with professional standards and local policies. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community, promoting independence and well-being among those you serve. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to quality care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be registered in the Intellectual Disability Division of the Nursing Register.
• Must maintain annual registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, person-centred nursing care for individuals with disabilities.
• Practice nursing according to professional guidelines and local policies.

Skills

Intellectual Disability Nursing

Clinical Guidelines Compliance

Communication Skills

Person-Centred Care

Risk Management

Education

Registered Nurse (Intellectual Disability)

Job description

Organisational Area:

Community Healthcare Cavan/Monaghan Disability Services

Location of Post:

Cavan/Monaghan Disability Services

Reporting Relationship:

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 or designated Officer. Responsible to Director of Nursing or designated Officer.

Informal Enquiries:

Marion McCormack, Director of Nursing, Cavan Monaghan Disability Services

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Purpose of the Post:

The role of the Staff Nurse Intellectual Disability (ID) is to provide holistic, person-centred nursing care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users with intellectual, physical, or sensory disabilities in all aspects of daily living.

Occasionally, the Staff Nurse ID may be expected to take responsibility for a unit or community facility in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager. S/he must practice in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct set out by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and within the policies, guidelines, and protocols of the units/settings in which they are employed.

Staff Nurse Intellectual Disability - Job Specification, Terms & Conditions

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Professional & Ethical Practice

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Staff Nurse ID will:

• Practice nursing according to:

1. The Professional Code of Conduct as laid down by the NMBI
2. Professional Clinical Guidelines
3. National and regional HSE guidelines
4. Local policies, protocols, and guidelines
5. Current legislation as it applies to the role

Eligibility Criteria: Qualifications and/or Experience

Candidates must have at the latest date for receipt of applications:

• Be registered in the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered.

And

• Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.

Note: Post holders must maintain annual registration with Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland).

Health:

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character:

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Competency Questions

As part of the interview process, competency-based questions will be asked. The competencies addressed include:

• Professional Knowledge & Experience across the Intellectual Disability scope of nursing practice in various settings, including nursing practice, procedures & techniques, continuing care, behaviors that concern, quality care, risk management, and person-centred planning.

Additional competencies include:

• Planning and organising
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Commitment to providing a quality service
• Communication & interpersonal skills