JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE AND GRADE: STAFF NURSE ? INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Person In-Charge
LOCATION: Navan, Co. Meath
PURPOSE OF POST
The primary objective of this position is to provide nursing care
which meets the practical, physical and emotional needs of service
users, with an intellectual disability. To assist the service users in
residential, training and day service centres to achieve their highest
level of functioning in order to maintain independence or to improve
skills that will make them more independent. Respecting, valuing and
fostering the service user?s personal development, quality of life
and abilities is central to the role of the staff nurse.
The staff nurse will also be responsible for the supervision of other
staff under his/her direction and to take a leadership role whilst on
duty.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
CANDIDATES MUST ON THE LATEST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED
APPLICATION FORMS:
* Be registered in the General Division and or Intellectual
Disability/Mental Health Division of the Live Register of Nurses
maintained by An Bord Altranais (INMB) or be entitled to be so
registered.
AND
* Have experience working in a residential or day service setting
with people with an intellectual disability.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
COMPETENCIES APPROPRIATE TO THE POST:
* _COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL_: Can speak clearly, fluently and in
a compelling manner to both individuals and groups. Adapts
communication style to suit audience. Writes in a clear and concise
manner, using appropriate templates, style and language for the
reader. Establishes, maintains and concludes therapeutic interpersonal
relationships with services users/residents and other stakeholders. Is
able to build rapport quickly with others.
* _ADAPTABILITY & RELIABILITY_: Able to react effectively at short
notice to changing circumstances. Willing to accept advice and
suggestions from others and to learn from experience by changing own
behaviour. Demonstrates a high level of dependability in all aspects
of the job.
* _PROBLEM SOLVING AND INITIATIVE_: Builds a logical approach to
address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by
drawing on their knowledge and experience base, and calling on other
resources as necessary. A bias for taking action; the ability to think
ahead of the current situation, particularly before problems or crises
occur.
* _QUALITY AND PERSON CENTREDNESS_: Demonstrates eagerness to
understand service user/resident needs. Views the service
user/resident as central to the delivery of every day service through
consistent understanding, tolerance, care, support and empathy while
promoting empowerment, independence and choice. Determined to offer a
quality service through the achievement of goals and quality
standards.
* _LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY_: Manages performance to deliver
team goals. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best.
Promotes confidence and positive attitude while influencing others to
follow a common goal. Demonstrates accountability for leading,
directing, monitoring and evaluating work that is provided by all
employees.
* _SCOPE OF PRACTICE: _Is educated, competent and has the authority
to perform the full range of roles, functions, responsibilities and
activities, required of his/her profession in Ireland. Accepts
responsibility for ensuring that his/her professional practice and
conduct meet the standards of the professional, ethical and relevant
legislative and regulation requirements. Demonstrates a commitment to
maintaining, enhancing and extending their knowledge, expertise and
competence throughout their professional career.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Unit Manager/designated person, the staff
nurse will be responsible for the following, ensuring privacy, dignity
and respect of the service user/resident at all times.
_PERSON CENTRED PLANNING_
* Supporting the service user to identify their personal goals
through a Person Centred approach.
* Support service user in gaining FETAC or other qualifications if
appropriate to their level of ability and skills assessment.
* Working in partnership with MDT colleagues, day service staff,
families and other key people to support the service user to work
towards and achieve their personal goals, guided by individual care
plan.
* To assess service users on a regular and systematic basis through
the completion of suitable assessment models.
* To act as a key worker for a named services user where
appropriate, taking responsibility for designing individual programmes
of support and coordinating the delivery of care packages.
_COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION_
* Facilitating the service user to take an active part in their
community, by supporting them in whatever way necessary to use a wide
range of community facilities. This may involve trips/excursion
outside of normal working hours.
_INDIVIDUALISED SUPPORT_
* Providing individualised support, using a facilitative approach to
personal care, while ensuring service users? right to dignity and
respect at all times.
* Ensure confidentially and privacy of the service user at all
times.
* Enabling the service user to eat a well-balanced nutritional diet,
through supporting him/her in meal preparation at whatever level of
assistance he/she requires.
* Assisting and promoting good personal care and community living
skills, (e.g. toileting, bathing/showering) to enhance and maximise
the capabilities and independence of the service user.
* To carry out any duties necessary to ensure the comfort and
hygiene of service users.
_COMMUNICATIONS_
* Communicate with family, visitors, day service and other
professionals in a courteous and professional manner.
* Communicate in a clear and respectful manner with service users,
being aware of individual levels of skills and abilities.
* Documenting and relaying information to relevant people e.g. MDT
colleagues, day service, families, unit manager and to service user
care plan.
_SERVICE USER?S BEST POSSIBLE HEALTH_
* Monitoring the services user?s ongoing health and responding to
medical concerns by reporting to unit manager, liaising with GP or
accompanying service user to other medical appointments where
appropriate.
* Carry out all duties in relation to medication as governed by An
Bord Altranais and Talbot Group policies and guidelines.
* Supporting service user to manage their personal medication in
line with current practice.
* Responsible for all clinical procedures within the scope of
nursing practice.
* Maintain good knowledge of all policies, procedures and standards
applicable to the service/facility.
_STAFF MANAGEMENT_
* To be responsible for the supervision of assigned staff, their
workload and performance.
* Undertake/Participate in performance appraisal meetings with
assigned staff as directed by the Unit Manager.
* The identification and addressing of staff development needs.
* To participate in matters concerning discipline, grievances,
untoward incidents and complaints, when required.
_HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT_
* Plan for the conservation and economical use of supplies, heating,
light, goods and equipment.
* Maintain adequate stocks in the residence/unit and manage their
use.
_HEALTH AND SAFETY_
* To monitor the building and immediate vicinity for problems and to
report any faults immediately to the unit manager or other designated
person.
* To ensure that medication is held, stored and administered in
accordance with Talbot Group medication policy.
* To undertake assigned duties regarding the security of the unit
e.g. fire security, burglar alarm, opening, locking etc.
* To undertake all Health and Safety mandatory training i.e. Manual
Handling, Fire and Safety.
* Perform duties in a manner conducive to health and safety and in
accordance with Talbot Group policies and procedures.
* To ensure that food is prepared and stored in a hygienic manner in
line with the guidelines of the Environmental Health Service.
* To work with the unit manager in identifying risks to service
users both within the centre, the residential unit, and the community.
* Immediate reporting and documentation of all untoward/critical
incidents and accidents in line with Talbot Group policies and
procedures.
* Ensure high standard of Infection Control practice as per the
Talbot Group policies and procedures
_RECORD AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT_
* To maintain accurate and comprehensive records as are required in
the individual service e.g. daily reports, financial records,
communication books, family contact sheets and service user care plans
(where applicable).
* To support clients to manage their personal monies, and to
document all transactions.
* To maintain accurate records of all expenditure, attaching to the
centre/unit (where appropriate).
* To ensure that files are up to date and stored in an orderly and
secure fashion that ensures client confidentiality.
* To maintain detailed staff records where required, in relation to
employment matters e.g. leave, rosters etc.
_TRAINING AND ONGOING DEVELOPMENT_
* Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development,
including An Bord Altranais requirements for continuing professional
development.
* Attend and participate in conferences/training courses as required
by the needs of the service user and in compliance with Talbot Group
policies and national standards e.g. prevention, detection and
response to abuse.
* Willingness and commitment to review and change work practices in
line with training and service developments.
* Attend and participate in staff meetings as requested by the Unit
Manager.
* Ensure that registration is maintained as directed by An Bord
Altranais.
* Attend performance/ appraisal meetings, as required, with the line
manager.
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ASSIGNED TO THE POSITION HOLDER. IT IS INTENDED TO BE NEITHER
DEFINITIVE, NOR RESTRICTIVE AND IS SUBJECT TO PERIODIC REVIEW._
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Category: Health
