QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have -

• A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID or RGN qualification is essential.
• A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience and an appreciation of the responsibilities of the post and issues affecting the everyday lives of individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable. Full training will be provided.

SKILLS:

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
• The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate sensitively with family members and work with them for the best outcomes.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and seek support from multi-disciplinary colleagues as appropriate.
• Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities.
• Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs.
• The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy, participate in person-centred planning, individual reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and actively contribute to team based performance management.

TENURE:

Both posts are Permanent, Part-Time and Pensionable.
A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Athlone/Roscommon Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months.
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