ID Nurse
Location: Midlands / Hybrid
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Standard office hours with occasional flexibility
Role Overview
Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting.
As ID Nurse, you will be a fully qualified nurse and will work closely with the CEO, DOS, RSMs, MDT, Operations, HR, Finance & Facilities Manager to ensure there is a seamless process from receipt of referral up to admission and thereafter for an initial period of 3 months post admission.
Benefits
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Attractive salary
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Annual bonus
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Pension scheme
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23 days annual leave
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CPD support
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Opportunity to grow in a developing service
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Paid travel expenses
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate and attend referral meetings, assessments, and admissions in partnership with the ADT Manager.
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Participate in virtual and in-person assessments of new referrals alongside the MDT and Operations teams.
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Make informed recommendations to the Referrals Committee regarding service needs and admission suitability.
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Assess compatibility of new admissions with existing residents to ensure best outcomes for all.
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Manage referral documentation and maintain accurate updates on the Referral Tracker and ADT Pipeline.
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Provide support to centre teams to ensure compliance in medication practices.
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Communicate effectively with referring partners (HSE/Tusla) regarding referral status and placement updates.
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Chair ADT Committee meetings in the absence of the ADT Manager.
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Support staffing ratio reviews and collaborate with HR on training and resource requirements.
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Support the QSPD Manager in service audits, quality reviews, and tracking of action plans across multiple service locations.
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Attend pre-admission meetings to coordinate with Operations, Facilities, and MDT on transition planning and service readiness.
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Ensure compliance with the Health Care Act 2007 and National Standards for Residential Services across all healthcare, medication, and wellbeing practices.
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Provide professional guidance, training, and policy support to centre teams on healthcare, medication management, and health monitoring.
Essential Requirements:
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Experience working in residential or community disability services & autism-specific admission.
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2-4 years clinical nurse management experience desirable.
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Registered with NMBI (RNID).
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QQI L7/ 8 in a relevant field e.g. nursing
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In-depth knowledge of HIQA regulatory requirements and person-centred support frameworks.
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Full clean driver's licence.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently
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High attention to detail and IT proficiency.
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