Staff Nurse - Addiction

On behalf of a leading addiction treatment centre, TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting a Staff Nurse on behalf of a leading Addiction Centre based in South Dublin.

Requirements:

Education

Essential

• Third Level qualification in Nursing.
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an MDT framework.
• Evidence of commitment to ongoing Continuous Professional Development.
• Demonstratable experience of working flexibly.
• Experience working with vulnerable/ complex cohorts.

Desirable

• Experience in working with addiction desirable.
• Experience in working with mental health desirable
• Familiarity with various models of rehabilitation and recovery approaches desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

• Has excellent communication and listening skills.
• Enjoys working with people, is approachable, and demonstrates warm and friendly mannerisms.
• Is clear and explicit about professional and personal boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• High IT literacy skills.
• Have a “can do” attitude and a positive solution focused approach to problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Uses assertive behaviour, demonstrating dignity and respect for self and others at all times.
• Understanding of mental health issues including mood disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma.
• Is open to appropriate challenges and confrontation from clients at the required time and place and is open to feedback and appraisal from colleagues and management.
• Have capacity to work with family members affected by client’s addiction, and able to hold the boundaries working within this complex dynamic.

Benefits include;

• Working as part of a well-established and reputable service
• HSE pay scales
• Opportunity to work therapeutically with clients (developing nurse led groups/ activities)
• Self- scheduling roster
• Small detox unit (max 5 patients, with average occupancy 3)
• Free onsite parking
• Bike to work scheme
• Meals provided onsite
• Yearly CPD allowance
• Inhouse training
• Night, weekend and B/H premiums paid