CANDIDATE ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER- INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

vista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centred, Community Based, Socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner- Intellectual Disability (Autism & Behavior Support) Permanent full time (37.5 Hours Per Week) ST VINCENTS SERVICES, LIMERICK Salary: €70,725- €79,872 *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector. REF: 87814 Avista provides community and campus-based services to persons with an Intellectual Disability. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate clinical competence in Intellectual Disability Nursing and have a broad base of clinical experience in the area of Autism/Behaviour Support. The successful candidate will have undertaken or be willing to undertake the educational and clinical development to go forward for registration as RANP Intellectual Disability: Autism/Behaviour Support with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland as per NMBI advanced practice requirements and standards. The successful candidate will work within the Specialist Team in Positive Behaviour Support across Avista Services to deliver on Avista Strategic Objective on the delivery of specialist services. Essential: Be a Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability (RNID) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann) or entitled to be so registered. Have a broad base of clinical experience relevant to Autism/Behaviour Support in Intellectual Disability. Be eligible to undertake a Master's Degree (or higher) in Nursing or a Master's Degree, which is relevant, or applicable to Intellectual Disability: Autism/Behaviour Support. The Master's programme must be at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Quality & Qualifications Ireland), or equivalent. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice, in addition to clinical practicum. Or Be currently undertaking a Master's Degree in Nursing (Advanced Practice Pathway) or other which is relevant, or applicable to, Intellectual Disability: Autism/ Behaviour Support . The Master's programme must be at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Quality & Qualifications Ireland), or equivalent. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice, in addition to clinical practicum. Or Possess a Master's degree (or higher) in Nursing or a Master's Degree which is relevant, or applicable, to Intellectual Disability: Autism/Behaviour Support. The Master's programme must be at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Quality & Qualifications Ireland), or equivalent. Educational preparation must include at least three modular components pertaining to the relevant area of advanced practice, in addition to clinical practicum. And Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, professional, and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. And Undertake 500 hours of supervised advanced clinical practice (minimum) to develop clinical competency. And Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, professional, and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. And Be a Registered Nurse Prescriber of medicinal products as per agreed collaborative practice agreement (CPA) or agree to complete program within 2 years. And Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibilities within his/her scope of practice and evidence of continuous professional development. Have excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills. Commitment to a person-centred approach, community inclusion and the individual needs of the person. Demonstrate ability to work effectively with families and multi-disciplinary team. Knowledgeable of the following, Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centres for Persons (Children and Adults) With Disabilities) Regulations 2013, Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland (2018), Slintecare (2017). Full driving licence and access to own transport. Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework. Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. Supportive and innovative working environment. Comprehensive Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme Bike to work Scheme Tax Saver Travel Scheme Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme Bike to work Scheme Tax Saver Travel Scheme Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. 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