St Christopher's Services CLG St. Christopher's provides services to people with intellectual disabilities.
We are a high quality, community-based service.
We enable our Service Users to reach their fullest potential.
We are looking for a Staff Nurse 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. St. Christopher's Special School - provides an education to students between the age of 4-18.
Students enrolled have a moderate general intellectual disability, a severe/ profound general learning disability, and students with autistic spectrum disorder within one of the above two categories.
The school is under the auspices of the Department of Education.
Staff Nurse - Permanent Post- 32.5 hours per week 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 student in all aspects of daily living.
To assist and co-operate in the smooth running of the assigned area.
To work directly with the Principal and class Teachers in identifying programmes/work and design activities suitable to the varying needs of the students . Essential Requirements Qualification Be on the current register as maintained by An Bord Altranais / NMBI and preferably possess the RNID qualification.
Experience Experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities in particular children with special needs .
Full clean driving licence and willingness to drive as part of role.
Knowledge and understanding of National Policy in terms of Child Protection and Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons Other Nursing Disciplines with relevant experience in intellectual disability will be considered.
4th year RNID Student Nurses qualifying in 2023 May apply.
Informal enquiries to; Sheila Dinnegan -Principal St Christophers Special School - 043 33 41073 - Email ****** 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. Latest date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 27th September 2024