COMMUNITY NURSE - HOME SUPPORT SERVICES
(OPEN TO PUBLIC COMPETITION)
Family Carers Ireland (FCI) is _the _national charity supporting over
*, * family carers across
the country who dedicate their lives to caring for loved ones such as
children or adults with physical or intellectual disabilities, frail
older people, those with palliative care needs or those living with
chronic illnesses or addiction. We provide a range of services and
supports for family carers nationally from our local support centres.
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Family Carers Ireland is recruiting a _COMMUNITY NURSE _for our Home
Support Services (HSS) team. This role will be based out of CHO 3
(Clare, Limerick & North Tipperary). The purpose of the role is to
provide clinical support to family carers within their assigned area
and to support the set-up of Home Support Services. The role will also
provide guidance and oversight to the National Lead: Home Support
Services on Family Carers Ireland (FCI) Home Care practices especially
personal care procedures and policies to ensure optimum client safety,
dignity and welfare.
ROLE CRITERIA:
THE COMMUNITY NURSE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
essential.
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Home Care or Nursing Home
setting desirable.
* Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiation skills.
* Skills in teaching/training for both service users/ family carer/
care staff.
* Strong IT aptitude essential with advanced MS Office skills,
especially in MS Word.
* Adaptable, motivated self-starter with the ability to get the job
done with a positive “can do” attitude.
* Effective resource management and auditing skills.
* Ability to organise their own work, set clear goals and ensure
deliver
* Outgoing, energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys a
challenging environment.
* Excellent customer service skills
* Some experience of managing / supervising staff is desirable.
* Strong organisational skills with a close attention to detail
* Administrative experience – knowledge of record keeping is
important.
* A willingness to help out other colleagues.
* A strong work ethic is essential.
* Excellent people skills with an ability to work well with others.
* Full drivers licence with access to own car and flexibility to
travel.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Permanent, full time role ( * hours per week,
Monday – Friday). The successful candidate will be based from either
our Ennis or Limerick office. The office location will be chosen
depending on which is closer to the successful candidate’s home.
Prospective candidates may contact us at * for
a copy of the job description or further details regarding the terms
and conditions of the role if they wish.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are invited to submit their up-to date CV and cover letter
demonstrating how they meet the above criteria to **Apply on the
website** no later than MONDAY, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OCTOBER
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_FAMILY CARERS IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
