Staff Nurse - In Reach Nursing - Day Services (SC23-196)

About Us

Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation, funded by the HSE under Section 38. We support people with intellectual disabilities through residential care, day services, independent living, job advocacy, and vocational training.

Purpose of the Post

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Staff Nurse will be on a permanent contract assisting the Community Services Managers in the development, implementation, and delivery of quality customer focused and cost effective support to service users. This includes the provision of individual programmes and activities to meet the needs, choices and abilities of service users, and an active contribution towards the involvement of Stewarts Community in the expansion of service provision within the local community.

Experience and Qualifications

• Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland in the RNID Division
• Applications from nurses registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland who have a minimum of 1 year's experience in the area of Intellectual Disability will also be considered.
• Candidate will possess a high level of communication skills, work well within a team and be able to provide high quality focused care.
• Must have strong command of English language (both verbally and written) and be eligible to work in Ireland.
• Candidates should be proficient in I.T.
• One year's experience supporting people with an intellectual disability is desirable.
• Have an up to date, valid Irish Driving Licence.

Benefits and Perks

• Financial: Public sector pay & pension, sick pay scheme, VHI group insurance scheme, Hospital Saturday Fund, Health Services Credit Union.
• Career Development: Education and CPD support, progression and development opportunities.
• Family & Lifestyle: Enhanced parental leave benefits, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Free online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted onsite leisure centre (gym and pool), subsidised onsite canteen.

Note: Certain benefits are available following successful completion of the probation period

Salary

In line with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales, the current salary scale is - €37,288 - €55,477 per annum (including LSI).

Reference

SC23-196

Stewarts Care is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process may contact in confidence.

Type of Position: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Location: Greater Dublin Area / Kildare / Meath

Country: Ireland

Stewarts Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.