STAFF NURSE

Avista•Limerick, PA

10h

About The Position

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. . JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: STAFF NURSE SAN JOSEPH RESPITE HOUSE CHILDREN’S SERVICES, LIMERICK PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week) & SPECIFIED PURPOSE FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week) Salary: € 37,788-€ 56,032 (lsi) Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience . REF:96094 Avista provide Residential and Day Services to people with Disabilities. San Joseph Respite House offers overnight respite services to children with complex disability needs. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are committed to supporting children with disabilities and their families, in a child and family centered, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. This post will include working as part of a team and working varied hours to a roster as this service operates 7 days/nights a week.

Requirements

Have up to date NMBI Registration.
Experience in working in the area of intellectual disability
Full clean manual Irish driving licence
Proficiency in the English language
Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Nice To Haves

Intellectual Disability Nurse Registration (RNID)
Have proven organizational, communication, interpersonal and team working skills.
Have an organisational commitment to implement Avista core values and vision.
Have previous experience of working with children with a dual diagnosis.
Experience and/or interest in working with children
Knowledge of person-centred planning and an awareness of HIQA & TUSLA requirements
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
Have experience of supporting children/adults to integrate into their community