Regional Nurse

Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland's leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services for both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and compassionate Regional Nurse to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team within our residential services.

Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!

• Loyalty Bonus
• Company Pension
• Specified Illness Cover
• Comprehensive Induction process
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Working hours over a 7-day roster involving shift work
• Bike to work Scheme
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

Job Objectives

The primary objective of the Regional Nurse - General is to provide safe, high-quality and person-centred nursing care to the Residents in Nua Healthcare Services.
• Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
• Safe Administration and Management of Medication.
• Utilising nursing skills to support the delivery of effective frontline support to
• all Individuals.
• Support the development and implementation of Health Assessments, Medication plans
and all supporting documents which outline the supports required for individuals,
including; personal plans, epilepsy plans, diabetic plans etc.
• Ensure that all Health Action Plans are delivered appropriately to all Individuals.
• Promote good relationships with primary health care services in each individual's
community.
• Communicate and liaise with the multidisciplinary team.
• Identify supports and work in partnership with the individual, their family and other
supports as outlined within individual Personal Plans.
• Support Individuals with health appointments and follow through on recommendations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to Individuals.
• Promote & nurture person centred planning using key worker systems and shared goal
setting, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Support and promote maximum opportunities for community involvement for people
who avail of the service.
• Deliver training as advised by management.
• Assist the Person In Charge / Operations Manager in regard to compiling and presenting
reports as required.

Skills Requirement

Essential Criteria :

• Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Possess a recognised professional post-graduate relevant qualification.
• 3+ years post-registration nursing experience

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.
• Experience across multiple centres/services would be a strong advantage.
• Experience with clinical governance, audits, care planning, incident management and regulatory compliance.
• Have up-to-date knowledge of HIQA regulations.
• Experience of report writing personal support plans.
• Experience of working in a similar role

Other requirements

• Genuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality.
• Responsible and mature approach to work.
• Experience of / with people with additional and/or complex needs
• Enthusiastic, proactive self-motivator who can provide holistic supports of the highest quality.
• Self-driven with proven record of achievement.
• The ability to adapt to new environments.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills under pressure, ability to work on
• your own initiative.
• Ability to set high personal standards of performance and delivery of desired results.

Competencies / Skills

• Flexible and adaptable nature.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• An understanding of the needs of individuals.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Experience of relating to people in a supportive role.
• Willingness to learn.
• Reliability and flexible approach to work.
• Full clean drivers licence

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