Who we are
Embrace is an Irish, family-owned provider of support services for people with intellectual disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries.
Our service is based around our five core values of Energy, Kindness, Empowerment, Quality and Happiness. These values underpin our strengths-based and person-centred approach, which together form the ethos of our service.
What we offer successful candidates:
- Competitive pay scale of €38,613 - €44,292 dependant on experience
- New joiner bonus of €250 for full-time staff
- Overtime premiums per hour
- Double time on Public Holidays
- Sunday Premium
- Paid breaks
- Fortnightly pay
- Roster to suit your work/life balance
- Refer-a-Friend Program - €150 per referral
- Employment Assistance Programme, an independent support service for staff
- Bike-to-Work Scheme
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
· Must be registered in the Intellectual Disability / Mental Health Division and/or General Division of the Live Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI (Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland)
· Experience working in a residential, respite or day service setting with people with an intellectual disability would be desirable
· A kind and compassionate personality
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships
· Proven capability of working on your own initiative with a high level of attention to detail
· Good time management skills
· Knowledge of Irish healthcare and HIQA standards
· Fluent English
· Full driving licence
· Eligibility to work in Ireland
Job description:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide nursing care to a high standard which meets the practical, physical and emotional needs of our residents with an intellectual disability, acquired brain injury or autism. In doing so, you will assist the residents in achieving their highest levels of functioning in order to maintain independence or to improve skills that will encourage them to be more independent.
· Overseeing the medical needs of residents and delegating to other disciplines as appropriate and overall medication management
· Conducting nursing assessments with residents to establish their healthcare deficits and develop person-centred individualized nursing care plans for each resident
· Respecting, valuing and fostering the residents’ personal development, quality of life and abilities is central to the role
· Collaborating with the team to implement residents’ individual goals through the development, implementation and review of programmes which meet the identified needs
· Supervising the team in the delivery of care plans for our residents
· Work with the team to assist residents to develop skills in self-care, home skills, community skills, interpersonal skills and leisure skills
· Supporting the team around health-related care planning and maintaining a high standard of care including ongoing review and management of GP clinic
· Attending all hospital and GP appointments which require a nursing input
· Carry out any duties necessary to ensure the hygiene, comfort and care of the residents as required. This may include personal care and must be performed in such as was as to ensure the dignity and respect of the residents
· Maintain accurate, detailed records for each resident in accordance with the principles of confidentiality, data protection, legislation, GDPR and Freedom of Information
· Adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times
· Be actively involved in the induction of new staff to the house
· Assuming a supervisory role in the absence of the PIC to look after the day to day operations of the house.
For more information on how life and work feel at Embrace, APPLY today or visit our careers site at embrace.ie
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: €38,613.00-€44,292.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
