Agency Intellectual Disability Nurse Kerry

Benefits of Working with Clarity Locums

• Tier 1 Agency
• Ongoing lines of work with regular, consistent shifts
• Monday to Friday shifts – 9:00am to 4:00pm
• No weekend or night shifts
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Referral Bonus of €250
• Sign-on Bonus of €100
• FREE Uniform
• PAID NMBI Registration
• “Agency Nurse of the Month” Bonus €100
• FREE Garda vetting
• Easy-to-use smartphone app
• Booking platform open 24 hours a day
• Holiday / Public Holiday pay / Sick pay
• HSE Approved Agency
• Dedicated allocated consultant
• FREE CPI training with Clarity Locums
• Opportunity to earn excellent rates

Duties

• Providing high-quality, person-centred nursing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a supportive care setting
• Assessing and monitoring service users' physical, emotional, psychological and overall health and wellbeing
• Developing, implementing and reviewing individualised care plans tailored to each service user's needs
• Supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities in maintaining independence, dignity and quality of life
• Administering medications and treatments safely and effectively in accordance with best practice
• Supporting service users with daily living activities, personal care needs and community participation
• Recognising and responding appropriately to changes in service users' health, behaviour and clinical presentation
• Providing nursing care to individuals with complex intellectual disabilities, additional healthcare needs and behaviours of concern
• Promoting positive behaviour support, safeguarding and a safe, inclusive care environment
• Encouraging social inclusion, communication, independence and the development of daily living skills
• Liaising with families, carers, healthcare professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date nursing documentation, care plans and risk assessments
• Ensuring compliance with relevant HIQA standards, safeguarding procedures, clinical guidelines and organisational policies
• Working effectively as part of the nursing and healthcare team during regular Monday to Friday daytime shifts

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' post-registration nursing experience
• Previous experience working in intellectual disability services, residential care or day services is desirable
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex care needs is an advantage
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning and decision-making skills
• Experience supporting individuals with behaviours of concern and implementing positive behaviour support strategies
• Knowledge of HIQA standards, safeguarding procedures and person-centred care practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A compassionate, professional and person-centred approach to nursing care
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Availability to work Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, on an ongoing basis
• Eligible to work in Ireland
• Registered with Clarity Locums (or willing to register)

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