St. Catherine?s Association
Newcastle, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
WE HAVE A NUMBER OF EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
STAFF NURSE?S
TO JOIN OUR TEAM PROVIDING QUALITY PERSON CENTRED CARE TO CHILDREN AND
YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Permanent Full-time (**Apply on the website**.5 hrs/week)
Permanent Part-time (various hours available)
YOU ARE:
Interested in working with individuals with an intellectual disability
and/or Autism. You have excellent communication and interpersonal
skills. You are a committed team player with a proven ability to work
effectively as part of an MDT team. You are familiar with best
practices in Nursing and apply these consistently in your work.
WE ARE:
St. Catherine?s Association is a non-profit organisation and
registered charity funded by the HSE that provides care to individuals
with intellectual and other disabilities. We provide Residential
Living for children and adults, Respite and Alternative Short Break
Options for children, Day Service for adults, Nursing, Positive
Behaviour Support, and access to clinical supports through referral to
Progressing Disability Services, and other related supports.
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
individual?s care, as appropriate.
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
* Full driving license and willing to drive company vehicles.
* Knowledge of HIQA
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 pay scales
* Attractive shift premiums for unsociable hours
* Comprehensive internal training and ongoing support
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Staff Education loans
* Paid study leave, sick pay scheme and paid maternity leave,
subject to eligibility criteria
* We support our team members to grow and develop in their careers,
offering many opportunities for professional development as part of
this exciting and varied role.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** or call Debbie Carr on
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** for details.
Closing Date: 5pm Friday 3rd March **Apply on the website**.
_A PANEL MAY BE FORMED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
