Registered Nurse/Enhanced Nurse

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES -WEST REGION
POSTS: STAFF NURSE/ENHANCED NURSE
COUNTY ROSCOMMON ADULT SERVICES
Ref: SN/ROSC
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, and their family and communities, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support.
County Roscommon Adult Services provide a range of community based services including day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in various types of day settings - day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups with different staffing support levels depending on their levels of disability. Our Services are person centred focusing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family and communities, supporting people to plan and direct their own service so that they can enjoy a life with a healthy balance of supports. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships.
We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support and are open to change.
Various Locations across County Roscommon:
Curlew Services: Boyle, Ballaghaderreen, Frenchpark areas
Rindoon Services: Athlone, Roscommon Town areas
Cruach??n Services: Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare areas
Clonard Services: Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas
Hyde Services: Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara areas
Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual's own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the service and this work location may change due to future service needs.
Reporting/Responsible to:
Team Leader/Residential Services Manager/Area Manager
Working With:
People supported and their families/Team Leader/Multidisciplinary staff/Service Management.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have -
A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID or RGN qualification is essential.
A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence.
Experience:
Experience and an appreciation of the responsibilities of the post and issues affecting the everyday lives of individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable. Full training will be provided.
Skills:
Candidates must demonstrate:
Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate sensitively with family members and work with them for the best outcomes.
Creative problem solving skills.
The ability to work independently and seek support from multi-disciplinary colleagues as appropriate.
Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities.
Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs.
The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy, participate in person-centred planning, individual reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and actively contribute to team based performance management.
Working Hours:
Various Contracts -permanent, temporary or fixed term, full time, part time, Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse appointments
All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and night duty to meet service needs.
The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual.
Annual Leave:
24 days pro rata per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years' service respectively.
Remuneration:
Department of Health salary scales apply:
Staff Nurse - €33,943 x 12 increments - €50,135 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €51,628 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.
Enhanced Nurse - €40,827 x 7 increments - €51,783 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €53,300 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.
Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service.
The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual.
Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked.
Tenure:
A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months.
Probation:
A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer's discretion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible and creative in their approach and in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual.
Specific Conditions:
Staff must have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and help to ensure that they lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible.
Staff must treat each person with an intellectual disability as an individual and at all times acknowledge and respect the rights and personal dignity of the person with an intellectual disability.
Staff are required to establish and maintain relationships with adults with disabilities that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independence.
Main duties and functions:
Develop a good working relationship with families and key people involved with the people supported by the services, as appropriate.
Actively pursue and ensure the delivery of a person centred service, through the delivery of Personal Outcomes. Be involved as a Key Worker and assist other team members in their role as Key Workers.
Record and monitor outcomes and track progress.
Be aware of and take responsibility in ensuring compliance with HIQA standards.
Formulate and implement programmes designed for the needs of the individual, in co-operation with the multidisciplinary team as required.
Take responsibility for the supply, storage, stock and administration of medications in accordance with the policy of the Service.
ake part in the education and training of care assistants in responsible and safe medication management and carry out practical assessments of their competence in their area of work.
Assist the people we support with personal banking and ensuring adherence to the National Guidelines on managing individual's finances.
Devise appropriate programmes of activity for the individual in line with their expressed or felt needs and desires.
Keep appropriate records to enable full reports regarding the people supported to be available including individual person plans, personal outcomes assessments and reviews.
Promote community integration and maximum participation for the individual.
Support and direct the work of Support Workers and provide feedback and direction as required.
Drive the service vehicle and escort the people we support on transport as required in order to meet their needs.
Be an active member of your assigned team.
Ensure that individual's money is spent according to their wishes and all that appropriate records are kept of same in line with policy . click apply for full job details