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Staff Nurse Intellectual Disability Community Healthcare CDLMS Cavan Monaghan Rolling CampaignCavan, Monaghan, IrelandFull time, PermanentWho We AreCommunity Healthcare Cavan Monaghan is part of the community first approach to the delivery of care and is central to delivering safe, efficient and effective services through winter and beyond. Service delivery is being re-oriented towards General Practice, Primary Care and Community-Based services. By ‘shifting services left’ and prioritising Primary Care and Community Services, we are advancing the goals of Sláintecare.Skills and attributes Planning and Organising Skills Professional Knowledge & Experience Building and Maintaining Relationships Communication & Interpersonal Skills Commitment to providing a quality service DescriptionOrganisational Area: CH CDLMS Cavan/ Monaghan Disability ServicesLocation of Post: Cavan/Monaghan Disability ServicesReporting Relationship: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 or designated Officer.Responsible to Director of Nursing or designated Officer.Purpose of the Post: The role of the Staff Nurse Intellectual Disability (ID) is to provide holistic, person-centred nursing care, promoting optimum independence, enhancing the quality of life for service users with intellectual, physical or sensory disability in all aspects of daily living.On occasion the Staff Nurse ID may be expected to take responsibility for a unit or community facility in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager. S/he must practice in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct as set out by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and within the policies, guidelines, protocols of the units / settings in which they are employed.Staff Nurse Intellectual Disability - Job Specification, Terms & ConditionsPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities P rofessional & Ethical PracticeUnder the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Staff Nurse ID will:Practice nursing according to:The Professional Code of Conduct as laid down by the NMBIProfessional Clinical GuidelinesNational and regional HSE guidelinesLocal policies, protocols and guidelinesCurrent legislation as it applies to the roleEligibility Criteria Qualifications and / or experienceCandidates must have at the latest date for receipt of applications for the post:-Be registered in the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered.AndHave the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.Midwifery Board of Ireland)HealthA candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.CharacterEach candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.Competency QuestionsAs part of the interview process competency based questions will be asked. The competencies that will be addressed are stated below. As part of your interview preparation please ensure you have reflected on examples of how you have demonstrated your ability in each of the competency and skill areas and are prepared to discuss this in more depth at interview. A summary definition of each skill area is in the job specification.1. Professional Knowledge & Experience across the Intellectual Disability scope of nursing practice in a number of settingsincluding but not limited to:Continuing CareBehaviours That ConcernQuality CarePerson Centred Planning2. Planning and Organising3. Building and Maintaining Relationships4. Commitment to Providing a Quality ServicePaid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick DaysRetirement PlansRemote Work OptionsProfessional Development + GrowthFree onsite tea/coffeeEAP (Employee Assistance Programme)Great LocationRelocation AssistanceEmployee RecognitionStanding Desk OptionsFree onsite parkingPension SchemeCritical Illness policyCycle to Work SchemeE-Learning & Development PortalMaternity Leave & PayPaternity Leave & PayCommunity Healthcare Cavan Monaghan is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr