St Christophers Services CLG St. Christopher's Service provides a comprehensive, efficient, and innovative service to people with intellectual disabilities.
It is a high quality, community-based service, based on identified individualised needs, enabling service users to reach their fullest potential.
We are looking for staff who are committed to supporting people with disabilities and their families, in a person centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our mission and national standards, underpinned by quality and best practice and research.
Residential & Respite Services Permanent Contract - Staff Nurse 30 hours per week St Christopher's Services is currently recruiting for a Staff Nurse within Residential & Respite services.
The post holder will maintain the highest attainable standards of person-centred care, to promote optimum independence and to enhance the quality of life of the Service User in all aspects of daily living.
The staff nurse will assist and co-operate in the smooth running of the assigned area and willing to cross cover in all our residential houses. Qualification Be on the current register as maintained by An Bord Altranais / NMBI and preferably possess the RNID qualification.
Experience Up to date knowledge of best practice in the field of health and social care.
Preferably have experience working with adults with an Intellectual Disability and must demonstrate an excellent understanding of the health, social and emotional needs of these individuals Knowledge and understanding of HIQA Standards and how they apply in practice & any other relevant legislative requirements.
Knowledge and understanding of National Policy in terms of Child Protection and Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons Other Nursing Disciplines with relevant experience in the area of intellectual disability will be considered.
4th year RNID Student Nurses qualifying in 2022 may apply.
Informal enquiries.
Residential and Respite Manager | St Christopher Services | Leamore Park | Battery Road | Longford| N39 PD25 M: +353 874112678 E: ****** A detailed Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Department by email: ****** To apply for this position please forward completed application form to the HR Department, by email to ****** or by post to Human Resources Department , before closing date stated below.
Please ensure that you include details of a current daytime contact number and/or e-mail address on your application form. Latest date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 31st January 2025