Clinical Nurse

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 support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.

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 people on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of those we support.

Job Objectives

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the position of Clinical Nurse. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative and experienced with a passion for engaging with clients on a daily basis.

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

Live our Mission, Vision and Values.  Ensure best practice in the Safe Management and Administration of Medication throughout the service. Organise and manage clinics. Provide Clinical supervision to nursing team. Develop and deliver Clinical Training as required. Support in the development of Policy, Protocols, and Guidelines in line with best practice. Support the Monitoring health checks relevant to certain medication. Liaise with other Health Care Professionals. Support in the development of Health/Intimate Care/Medication Plans for new admissions. Write up Memorandums of understanding with external Psychiatrist/Professionals. Respond to clinical needs with any house across the service. Monitor and address medication errors. Administration of depots and phlebotomy as required.

Skills Requirement

Qualification:

Possess a recognised professional post-graduate relevant qualification. Registered with An Bord Altranais. If qualified outside the Republic of Ireland, their qualification is validated by the Department of Health or may be working towards meeting compensatory criteria set up by the department.

Knowledge:

Excellent knowledge of all aspects of Medication Management.

Experience:

Experience working in a similar environment, preferably a social care setting.

Skills:

Capable of working within a fast-paced and flexible team. Effective verbal and written communication. An understanding of the needs of individuals. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work on own initiative. Experience of relating to people in a supportive role. Willingness to learn. Reliability and flexible approach to work. Good organisation and IT skills. Self-motivated / Self starter. Ability to plan time effectively. Full current driving license.

Benefits

Hybrid model of working and flexible working opportunities.  Education assistance scheme and funding for continuous professional development.  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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