Staff Nurse

Overview
St. Joseph\'s Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities.
Founded in 1968 the Foundation has grown through continuously responding to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
The Foundation provides services to children and adults, through day services, residential, respite care, and home support in the North Cork and South West Limerick region.
We have day and residential services in various locations in the North Cork and South Limerick area; such as Charleville, Dromina, Newtownshandrum, Buttevant, Newmarket, Mitchelstown and Mallow, in Limerick; Ballylanders, Ballyagran, Bruree, Bruff Croom Dromcollogher, Granagh Kilmallock, and Liskennett.
St. Joseph\'s Foundation is a lead agency in Cork Kerry Community Healthcare for the North West Cork and the North East Cork Children\'s Disability Network Teams.
These teams have been formed under the National Progressing Disability Services Scheme and will be based in Mallow and Fermoy.
Job Title and Type
Permanent posts in full-time, part-time and locum capacities within Residential Services.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidates will have:
A qualification in Nursing and registration with An Bord Altranais (R.N.I.D. qualification desirable).
The ability to work on their own initiative and supervise service users and staff.
Experience in managing behaviour which challenges.
Application and Enquiries
Informal enquiries to the Catherine O\'Connell (Head of Client Services) at .
Notes
A full Irish/EU Driving Licence and indemnification of the Foundation on your car insurance policy is a requirement of the posts.
Job Details
JOB TITLE: Staff Nurse
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: CNM1, CNM2, Person In Charge (PIC), Area Manager
ACCEPTS REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS FROM: Volunteers, staff as assigned
LIAISE WITH: All staff in Adult/Children\'s Services and Multidisciplinary Team
INITIAL HOURLY: As per contract
COMMITMENT: Residential Services (up to 37.5 hours per week)
INITIAL ASSIGNMENT: Rostered duty including 7/14 duty in accordance with the rosters and mobility programme operated by the service
LOCATION: South Limerick
JOB GOAL: To listen to, learn from, support and work to achieve the priorities of the service users and to monitor and meet their physical/mental/social/emotional and behavioural needs in compliance with the Health Care Act 2007 and related regulations
Main 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/emotional problems and assist in implementing programmes to counteract them
Deliver care in a professional manner and in line with HIQA requirements in a residential setting
Set care for the day-to-day needs of residents in compliance with the Health Care Act 2007 and related regulations
Foster parental/family involvement and liaise with parents/guardians/family members; ensure visitors are welcomed and treated with courtesy
Create and maintain a therapeutic environment and ensure programmes relate to individual strengths and needs
Incorporate the expertise of others to enhance care
Design, implement and coordinate programmes in education, training and work; liaise with Line Manager/PIC regarding work opportunities for service users
Foster integration and provide social/leisure opportunities within the local community
Maintain records and reports (e.g., Drug administration, Daily progress, Nursing notes, Psychiatry Review Reports)
Be familiar with other nursing programmes within adult/children\'s services and provide support/relief as requested by PIC/Area Manager/Head of Client Services
Responsible for purchasing and budgeting household monies and local purchases
Establish and maintain respectful, empowering relationships with residents
Leadership
Manage, develop and support staff, including induction, supervision and training in line with Foundation practices
Lead and develop team members in support of Person Centred Plans and problem-solving
Conduct goal setting and development with staff
Liaise with multidisciplinary team and attend meetings as required
Convene and attend review meetings of individuals\' progress
Contribute to overall nursing input within the Foundation
Ensure staff adhere to Foundation Policies and Procedures
Develop and maintain effective communication with residents, colleagues, families and stakeholders
Promote dignity at work and respect in all duties
Hold supervision meetings with staff as directed by the PIC
Ensure staff establish relationships with residents based on respect and equality and promote independence
General
Promote a positive and respectful awareness of learning disability in the community
Be familiar with developments in intellectual disabilities/HIQA standards and relevant guidelines/policies
Act as a Key Worker for service users as required
You are required to drive Foundations Transport (minibus) and will receive training; you must have a full clean driving licence and indemnify the Foundation on your motor insurance policy.
Evidence may be requested by HR annually.
Confidentiality
During employment you may access confidential information regarding clients, staff or centre operations.
Such information is strictly confidential and must not be disclosed.
Do not leave records in a manner that allows unauthorized access.
Note:
This is for Staff Nurse (37.5 Hrs PW).
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