We have exciting opportunities for Staff Nurses To join our Residential/Respite Services and also our Adult Day Services POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Residential/Respite - Permanent Full-time (37.5 hrs per week Monday to Sunday) Day Services - Permanent Part-time (16 hrs (2 days) per week Monday to Friday) You are: A dynamic and energetic team player with a passion for working with children/young people with intellectual disabilities.
You are kind, caring, and compassionate.
You have excellent team working skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
You have the ability to work under pressure and handle changing priorities.
You are familiar with best practices in Nursing Care and apply these consistently in your work.
We are: St. Catherines Association is a non-profit organisation and registered charity funded by the HSE that provides health related supports to children and young adults with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities and autism in the Wicklow area.
These services include Respite and Short Break Support Services, Adult Day Services and Residential Services and access to clinical supports through referral to Childrens Disability Network Team.
Job Role: Deliver nursing care based on the assessed needs of the individual and develop agreed care plans.
Promote health and wellbeing in the individuals we support.
Monitor the health and wellbeing of the individual using nursing assessment tools where appropriate.
Provide evidence based Nursing Care.
Assist in the development of Individual Programmes of personal and social development for each individual so as to ensure the highest quality and effective service.
Liaise with the families and other agencies involved in the individuals care, as appropriate.
Reports to: Residential/Respite Services Manager or Adult Day Services Manager.
Essential: Registration with NMBI Either RNID,RGN or RCN qualification.
Evidence of Continued Professional Development An interest in working with individuals who have Intellectual Disabilities Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team Full flexibility and reliability Knowledge of HIQA/New Directions Desirable: Knowledge and previous experience in Clinical Care areas such as Enteral Feeding, Medication Management and Epilepsy Management Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and medical needs Benefits: HSE Consolidated Pay Scales National Federation Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme Employee Wellbeing Initiatives Refer a Friend Scheme Christmas Savings Club Excellent training opportunities Staff Education Loans and Paid Study Leave Bike to Work Scheme Enhanced Annual Leave Paid Maternity and Adoptive Leave * eligibility criteria Sick Pay Scheme * eligibility criteria Closing Date:5pm Friday December 13th 2024.
A panel may be formed for future vacancies Skills: Nursing Person centred care Intellectual Disability Benefits: Pension Fund Flexible Working HSE payscale