About the job

"Enabling people with an intellectual disability to have full and meaningful lives through quality person centred services in partnership with families"

The Organisation:

Cheeverstown is a voluntary organisation, regulated by the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA).

We provide a wide range of person centered services including residential, respite and day services to almost 400 adults with an intellectual disability in the south Dublin area.

Purpose of the Post:

The successful applicant will be a valued member of our nursing staff team providing a range of services to persons with intellectual disabilities. In line with the strategic priorities and values of Cheeverstown, the Service User is placed at the centre of our circle of supports. Therefore, flexibility in your working location is required in order to best support Service Users to achieve their individual desired goals and live full and meaningful lives.

Person specification:

Applications are invited from candidates who are currently registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland in the RNID Division.

Applications from other nurses registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland who have a minimum of 1 years' experience in the area of Intellectual Disability will also be considered

Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.

Candidates will possess a high level of communication skills and strong command of English language (both verbally and written)

A flexible approach to hours to meet the needs of the service is essential, roster requirements include days, sleep over, nights and weekends

Flexible, responsive to a person-centered approach and the individual needs and abilities of the person

Candidates should be proficient in I.T.

Knowledge of the current HIQA Standards and Health Act Regulations 2013

One years' experience supporting people with an intellectual disability is desirable.

Other requirements specific to the post:

Knowledge of Irish Healthcare

Knowledge of HIQA/Safer better healthcare standards

Strong awareness of Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at risk of Abuse

Strong understanding of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, with the knowledge to exercise this in care

Full driver's license and access to use of own car.