Staff Nurse Children's Respite Services RNID

Saint John of God Community Services Liffey Services supports individuals with intellectual disabilities to be active participants within the community that they live. St John of God Liffey Services invites applications for the position of Staff Nurse based in Tallaght in Dublin South-West to provide support to Children with an intellectual disability and complex medical needs in our children's respite house.

Staff Nurse Children's Respite Services

Permanent Full-Time, position

Suitable qualified candidates must:

• Be on the current register as maintained by NMBI and preferably possess the RNID qualification and/or Paediatric qualification, and demonstrate a full

understanding of the needs of those with an Intellectual Disability.

• Ensure own continuous professional development includes the most up-to-date knowledge and best practice in the area of Intellectual Disability for children.

• Demonstrate a commitment to service delivery and accountability through a person centred approach.

• Be committed to promoting and maximising independence and community participation

• Experience as a registered nurse working with children with an intellectual disability, complex medical and support needs and positive behaviour support

• Knowledge and understanding of HIQA regulations and any other relevant legislative requirements under the Health Act 2007 and other legislation.

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, a positive attitude toward residents and be a highly motivated professional.

• Have an understanding of the values and ethos of the organisation and a vision and commitment to the implementation of these.

• Flexible and responsive in all aspects of work

• Full clean manual driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles essential

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