Nurse Prescriber

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Irelands leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare Company Pension Comprehensive Induction process Continuous Professional Development Fantastic development & career opportunities Life Assurance/Death-in-Service Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Education Assistance Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Bike to work Scheme. Refer/Retain a friend bonus. Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide We are currently seeking applicants for a Registered Nurse Prescriber who is interested in joining Nua Healthcares Clinical Department. Nua Healthcares multidisciplinary team has a broad range of clinical professionals and therapists such as Clinical Directors, Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurses from a psychiatric, intellectual disability and general trained background, Advanced Nurse Prescribers, Nurse Prescribers, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Behaviour Specialists, Dietitians, Psychotherapists, amongst many others who support our care pathways across Ireland. This will include the following: Co-operate with your employer and to comply with your responsibilities under the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated standards, regulations, and codes of practice in so far as is reasonable and practicable. Be familiar with and to adhere to all company policies and procedures. Maintain the highest level of infection control standards as directed by company policy and national best practice guidance in the utmost interests for the Safety, Health and welfare for yourself, your colleagues, the individuals we support and any other individuals in so far as is reasonable and practicable. Main Duties Plan and deliver Nurse led clinics and Interventions to individuals with complex needs. Prescribe and monitor medication for the management of complex mental health needs with supervision from the Consultant Psychiatrists. The registered nurse prescriber will use prescriptive authority in a safe and effective manner in line with their training, policy, and the Practice Standards and Guidelines for Nurses and Midwives with Prescriptive Authority (4th Edition) (2019). Complete and oversee medication treatment plans in conjunction with Consultant Psychiatrist and in line with best practice guidelines. Provide Clinical oversight to nursing team and participate in Clinical Decision Making Main Responsibilities Contribute to the assessment of specific complex mental health needs within the multidisciplinary team and refer to the Decision-making Framework for Nurse and Midwife Prescribing when prescribing. Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the Nuas policies and procedures, including adherence to Nuas Policy on Nurse Medicinal Product Prescribing Have strong organisational/time management skills, able to manage competing and conflicting demands. Review, monitor and evaluate medication treatment plans (designed by the Psychiatry team). Review PRN protocols & mental health relapse plans/ specific health management plans as required. Adhere to the NMBIs Practice Standards and Guidelines for Nurses and Midwives with Prescriptive Authority (4th Edition) Be accountable in keeping up to date with advances in prescribing and clinical practice. ?????Qualifications: Registration in the Nurse Prescribers Division of the Nurses Register of Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Knowledge: Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area. Experience: Experience of nursing prescribing in an ID and/or MH service. Skills: Problem-solving skills. Excellent clinical skills using a biopsychosocial perspective. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Ability to deliver nursing input at multidisciplinary team meeting(s), ensuring high quality care. #Nua1 Skills: Driving Licence Healthcare Nurse Prescribing Benefits: Career Progression Company Pension CPD