Staff Nurse

St Josephs Foundation; Limerick; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in South Limerick is seeking a Staff Nurse to oversee the well-being of service users. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care in line with HIQA standards, manage staff, and foster independence among residents. Candidates must have a nursing qualification and registration with An Bord Altranais. This full-time position offers an initial 37.5-hour workweek and involves flexible duty rosters.

Qualifications

• A nursing qualification and registration with An Bord Altranais is required.
• Experience in managing challenging behaviors is preferred.
• Ability to work on own initiative and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the well-being of service users in care.
• Provide physical, psychological, and social care for service users.
• Manage and support staff, including training and supervision.

Skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Experience in managing behavior which challenges

Education

Nursing qualification and registration

Job description

Overview

Staff Nurse role at St. Joseph's Foundation. Permanent posts in Residential Services (full-time, part-time & Locum).

Location

South Limerick area with services in North Cork and South West Limerick.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general well-being of service users in care
• Provide care of a physical, psychological and social nature for service users
• Recognize and report physical, social or emotional problems and assist in implementing programmes to address them
• Deliver care in a professional manner and in line with HIQA requirements in a residential setting
• Set care for day-to-day needs in compliance with Health Care Act 2007 regulations and related acts
• Foster parental/family involvement and liaise with parents/guardians/family members
• Create and maintain a therapeutic environment aligned with individuals’ strengths and needs
• Incorporate expertise of others to enhance care
• Design, implement and coordinate programmes in education, training and work; liaise with Line Manager/PIC for work opportunities
• Foster integration and provide social/leisure opportunities within the community
• Maintain records and reports (e.g., Drug administration, Daily progress notes, Nursing notes, Psychiatry Review Reports)
• Support other nursing programmes within adult/children's services as required
• Manage purchasing and budgeting of household monies and make local purchases where possible
• Establish and maintain respectful relationships with residents to promote independence

Leadership

• Manage, develop and support staff, including induction, supervision and training in line with Foundation practices
• Lead and develop team in support of Person Centred Plans
• Goal setting and development with support staff
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team and attend meetings as required
• Convene and attend review meetings of individual progress
• Contribute to overall nursing input and ensure adherence to Foundation policies and procedures
• Develop effective communication with residents, families and stakeholders
• Promote dignity at work and respect for residents and staff
• Hold supervision meetings with support staff as directed
• Ensure staff relationships with residents promote independence

General

• Promote positive awareness of learning disability in the community
• Be familiar with HIQA standards and relevant guidelines/policies
• Act as a Key Worker for service users as required
• Drive Foundation transport (mini-bus) with a full clean driving licence and indemnity; evidence required yearly

Requirements

• A nursing qualification and registration with An Bord Altranais (RID qualification desirable)
• Ability to work on own initiative and supervise service users/staff
• Experience in managing behaviour which challenges

Additional Information

Initial hours: 37.5 hours per week. Location: South Limerick. Initial assignment: rostered duty including 7/14 duty as per service rosters and mobility programme. Reports to: CNM1, CNM2, Person In Charge (PIC), Area Manager. Salary and benefits per contract. Confidentiality obligation applies to all client/staff information.