TITLE OF POST: STAFF NURSE
LOCATION: North County Dublin
REPORTING: Clinical Nurse Manager
CONTRACT TYPE: 2 Year Fixed-term Contract
ABOUT PETER MCVERRY TRUST
Established in **Apply on the website** by Fr Peter McVerry the
charity works with individuals at risk of, or experiencing
homelessness, primarily in the Dublin region. Peter McVerry Trust
provides a wide range of services in the areas of prevention, housing,
homelessness, under **Apply on the website**s residential and drug
treatment.
OUR VISION: ?An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and
upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.?
OUR MISSION: Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessness
and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. Peter
McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to
younger persons with complex needs, and offers pathways out of
homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model and
within a framework that is based on equal opportunities, dignity and
respect.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. TO THE CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER:
* To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to
him/her by the Clinical Nurse Manager;
* Meet with the Clinical Nurse Manager at regular intervals
regarding the progress of his/her work;
* To assist the Clinical Nurse Manager in the day to day running of
the project.
2. NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To lead on the dispensing, storage and recording of medication in
line with best practice
* Uphold all agreed quality standards and participate in the
evaluation and audit of services in order to improve quality,
standards of care and ensure clinical effectiveness.
* To be cognisant of and comply with the An Board Altranais code of
professional conduct.
* Deliver nursing care to participants over a **Apply on the
website**-hour rostered period.
* Provide the health education/health promotion service to clients.
* In conjunction with the duty team, deliver nursing care to clients
in line with Residential Community Detox policies, procedures and
systems ensuring they meet the requirements of the key service
objectives.
* Ensure Nursing registration requirements are maintained.
3. TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO PARTICIPANTS THROUGH:
* Intervention, support and supervision;
* As part of a multi-disciplinary duty team in a residential crisis
intervention Service, to provide health assessment, to plan, implement
and evaluate care plans and to provide direct nursing and social care
to drug users in crisis.
* Provide the health education/health promotion service to clients.
* When required, advocacy and referral to community services;
* Supervising the behaviour of the participants at all times;
* Liaising with the appropriate staff in accessing move-on
accommodation for the participants;
* Planning recreational and/or group activities.
* To offer key working sessions on an ongoing basis to assist
clients in making decisions regarding move on options and their
recovery path for the future
4. TO ASSIST WITH PARTICIPANTS? CASE WORK THROUGH:
* Effective communication with all Peter McVerry Trust staff
* Key-working with participants to aid in the process of long term
goal setting
* Assisting with participant?s Individual Personal Plans;
* Ensuring that participants are fully informed about all
entitlements.
* To instill hope in clients in respects of positive change and
overall improvement in regards to quality of life
5. TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH:
* Adherence to safety and security protocols;
* Assigning routine tasks and domestic duties to participants;
* Keeping stock of household necessities and purchasing weekly
groceries;
* Providing meals along with participants;
* Advice and help to participants with housekeeping needs;
* Mediating disputes and encouraging co-operation.
6. TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR SERVICE THROUGH:
* Links with other Peter Mc Verry Trust services, screening and
assessment;
* Communication of information and referral to resources;
* Offering ongoing support to former participants;
* To liaise with past participants to offer support, advice and
guidance in regards to accessing services, accommodation etc.
7. TO UNDERTAKE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES THROUGH:
* Maintaining participants? details and documentation;
* Actively participating in staff meetings;
* Providing written reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager where
necessary;
* Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur.
* Reviewing care plans and safety plans weekly and ensuring any
changes to client care are documented and relevant adjustments are
implemented to cater for the clients? needs in a holistic manner
8. CHANGE IN WORK PROGRAMME:
* It may be necessary, from time to time, for workload to be
re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the
organisation. Due notice and consultation will be given.
9. TO HAVE A POSITIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC ATTITUDE IN WORK:
* In your interactions with management, staff and participants of the
Peter McVerry Trust.
* In your interactions with external agencies while representing the
Peter McVerry Trust.
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. OTHER DUTIES:
* Any other duties as designated by the Clinical Nurse Manager.
* Any other duties which may arise in line with catering for the
needs of our clients
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Nursing Qualification ? BSc in General
* Up to date An Bord Altranais Registration
* Essential competencies: communication skills, commitment to
providing the highest level of service, professionalism and
maintaining professional boundaries, respect for others, promoting
choice independence, health and well-being and resilience & positive
outlook (All other competencies to be reviewed as part of the
supervision and support process)
* Calm and client centered approach to their work.
* Full-clean driving licence and car
* Desirable: Experience of working with clients detoxing from
methadone in a residential setting. A keen interest in the area of
addiction and an overall awareness/understanding of the social
implications of drug misuse
HOW TO APPLY
Closing date for applications: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH?FEBRUARY
To apply please download the application form at:
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
