Nurse Prescriber

Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with Service Users on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of our Service Users.

Job Objectives

We are currently seeking applicants for a Registered Nurse Prescriber who is interested in joining Nua Healthcare’s Clinical Department.

This will include the following on a day-to-day basis:

Main Duties

Live our Mission, Vision and Values. 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).

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 Nua’s policies and procedures, including adherence to Nua’s 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 NMBI’s 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.

Skills Requirement

​​​​​ 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. Planning and decision-making skills.  Effective verbal and written communication. Ability to work to deadlines under pressure. Ability to empathise with and understand the needs of others. Ability to work on own initiative. Reliability and flexibility. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Ability to deliver nursing input at multidisciplinary team meeting(s), ensuring high quality care.

Benefits

Company Pension 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 

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