CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT / CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST CANDIDATE

Avista•Limerick, PA

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About The Position

Avista is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Positive Behaviour Support for the Limerick Region. This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) within a specialist multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing specialist nursing input to individuals with complex needs, utilizing evidence-based practices and person-centred principles. The successful candidate will work alongside an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and other Clinical Nurse Specialists in Positive Behaviour Support within the Limerick/Roscrea service area.

Requirements

Registration with the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of Nurses held by NMBI.
Maintained annual registration with the NMBI.
A minimum of five years’ post-registration experience, of which two must be in the specialist area of Positive Behaviour Support and Intellectual Disability.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills.
Ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling professional responsibilities within their scope of practice.
Have successfully completed a level 9 post-registration QQI national qualification relevant to the specialist area (Positive Behaviour Support and Intellectual Disability) or be prepared to undertake the required postgraduate education at level 9 qualification relevant to the specialist area as candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.
Competent and possess an in-depth knowledge and experience of the Microsoft suite.
Knowledgeable of The Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations.
Full clean manual Irish driving licence with access to own transport.
Proficiency in the English language.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Knowledgeable of Shaping the future of intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland (2018) and Sláinte Care (2018).
Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Responsibilities

Provide specialist nursing input to a defined caseload of supported individuals with complex and diverse needs.
Utilize evidence-based specialist nursing skills and person-centred principles.
Work alongside an ANP in the specialist area and with other CNS in PBS within the Service area of Limerick/Roscrea.
Practice safely and effectively, fulfilling professional responsibilities within the scope of practice.