Staff Nurse – Intellectual Disability Service

Job Specification and Terms & ConditionsJob Title & Grade Staff Nurse – Intellectual Disability ServiceInterview DateTo be confirmedInformal enquiresLouise Butler, Assistant Director of Nursing and Social CareEmail: lbutler@peamount.ie Location of PostPeamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. DublinDetails of ServicePeamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that provides a range of high-quality health and social care services. We help people return home after a serious illness, we provide safe and homely residential care for those who need it, and we support people to live as independently as possible in the community. Peamount Healthcare is committed to the following values:§ Person Centered – seeing each person as unique, giving them a voice and focusing on ability.§ Respect – creating a supportive environment where everyone is given courteous and respectful care and support.§ Excellence – enabling interdisciplinary teams to deliver high quality integrated care, meaningful outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement.§ Team working – fostering an inclusive, healthy working environment where people are valued and recognised for their individual and shared achievements.§ Quality improvement – supporting teams to embed continuous improvement methodology as part of everything we do.§ Education & Research – partnering with academia to support education, learning, research and evidence-based care.Reporting RelationshipAssistant Director of Nursing and Social CareClinical Nurse Managers 1, 2 & 3Person In ChargePurpose of PostTo provide holistic support to residents living in Peamount Healthcare Intellectual Disability ServicesEligibility Criteria Qualifications & ExperienceCandidates must:·        Be registered in the Intellectual Disability Nurse Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by An Bord Altranais or be entitled to be so registered;andHave the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.Note: Post holders must maintain annual registration with An Bord Altranais ·        Evidence of ongoing professional development·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills Skills, Competencies and Knowledge·        Ability to apply knowledge (assessment)·        Ability to understand needs·        Ability to build interpersonal relationships (communication)·        Ability to lead a teamOther requirementsspecific to the postKnowledge of Irish HealthcareKnowledge of HIQA/Safer better healthcare standardsStrong awareness of Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at risk of AbuseStrong understanding of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, with the knowledge to exercise this in carePrincipal Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo co-operate and share responsibilities for the continuing care needs of the Residents, as they occur.Will assume a supervisory role in the absence of the CNM, to deputise and assist in administration duties and the day-to-day operation of the service, as required.Is involved in the referral of Residents to members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team/GP/Primary Health Care Teams, follows up with the preparation and formatting and attendance at MDT meetings.To liaise with all other outside agencies of which the Residents are linked to.To attend all hospital and GP appointments which require a nursing input.Overall medication management, involving ordering and checking of stock, administrating of injections etc. when required. Supporting SAM trained care assistants with achieving competencies.The establishment and maintenance of a welcoming and supportive environment within the location, where residents are offered the opportunity to develop and enhance their quality of life.To ensure that all requirements regarding Health & Safety at work and Fire Prevention are implemented.To participate when required in further training and development.To act as a mentor to Student Nurses on placements.To be actively involved in the induction of new staff to the area.To ensure that all Service policies and procedures are adhered to.In collaboration with the other staff to implement residents’ individual goals, through the development, implementing and reviewing of programmes which meet the identified needs.To carry out any duties necessary to ensure the hygiene comfort and care of the residents as required. These duties may include personal care and must be performed in such a way as to ensure the dignity and privacy of the residents.To work with all other staff to assist residents to develop skills in self-care, home skills, cookery, community skills, interpersonal skills and leisure skills.To work with all other staff in organising and participating in appropriate social and recreational activities for residents attending the day service, supportive and independent employment, including activities in the evenings and at weekend holidays.To ensure that all information relating to residents, their families and staff is treated in a thoroughly professional manner, and that confidentiality is strictly maintained.To ensure that the records are maintained to a high standard and in accordance with the principles of confidentiality, data protection, legislation, GDPR and Freedom of Information.To carry out duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned from time to time by the Assistant Director (Health & Social Care) IDS, or other authorised officer.It is desired that the employee will have access to and use of a car as part of this role. May be requested to work on campus or off campus as part of the community nursing team. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.Campaign Specific Selection PostA ranking and or short-listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your CV. The criteria for ranking and or short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirementsFailure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection processThose successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview depending on the service needs of the organisation.Code of PracticePeamount will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle’s basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of Code of Practice. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse/ie/eng/staff/jobsThe reform programme outlined for the Health Service may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. The job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive or restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.      Terms & Conditions of EmploymentSenior Staff NursePeamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.TenureThere are full time and part time permanent roles available. This can be discussed at interview stage and will be outlined within the employee’s contract.The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest’ stage.Appointment as an employee of Peamount Healthcare is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004.RemunerationRemuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health: Current salary scale with effect from 1st March 2023: Staff Nurse €33,193 (point 1) to €50,865 (point 13).Working WeekThe hours allocated to this post 37.5 hours per week. The allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with the needs of the service. HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day/Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager.This role may have a mix of days/nights/weekends/bank holidays as assessed by the local manager and in line with the needs of the service.Annual LeaveAs per Health Service Executive (HSE)ProbationAll employees will be subject to a probationary period as per the probation policy. This policy applies to all employees irrespective of the type of contract under which they have been employed. A period of 6 months’ probation will be served:•     On commencement of employment.•     Fixed term to permanent contract.•     Permanent employees commencing in promotional posts will also undertake a probationary period relating to their new post. PensionEmployees of Peamount Healthcare are required to be members of the Hospitals Superannuation Scheme. Deductions at the appropriate rate will be made from your salary payment.If you are being rehired after drawing down a public service pension your attention is drawn to Section 52 of the Public Services Pension (Single and Other Provisions) Act 2012. The 2012 Act extends the principle of abatement to retired public servants in receipt of a public service pension who secure another public service appointment in any public service body. MaternityMaternity leave is granted in accordance with the terms of the Maternity Protection Acts 1994 and 2001.Sick LeavePeamount Healthcare operates a Sickness Absence Management policy in line with the new Public Service Sick Leave Scheme as introduced in 31st March 2014. An employee cannot avail of paid sick leave during their first 12 months of employment with the hospital.Pre-Employment Health Assessment Prior to commencing in this role a person will be required to complete a form declaring their health status which is reviewed by the hospital’s Occupational Health Service and if required undergo a medical assessment with this department. Any person employed by Peamount Healthcare must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.Validation of Qualifications & Experience Any credit given to a candidate at interview, in respect of claims to qualifications, training and experience is provisional and is subject to verification. The recommendation of the interview board is liable to revision if the claimed qualification, training or experience is not proven.ReferencesPeamount Healthcare will seek up to two written references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. The hospital also reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees.Garda VettingPeamount Healthcare will carry out Garda vetting on all new employees. An employee will not take up employment with the hospital until the Garda Vetting process has been completed and the hospital is satisfied that such an appointment does not pose a risk to clients, residents and employees.Health & SafetyThese duties must be performed in accordance with the hospital health and safety policy. In carrying out these duties the employee must ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act. Staff must carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner in line with the Hospital Policy as set out in the appropriate department’s safety statement, which must be read and understood.Quality, Risk &Safety ResponsibilitiesIt is the responsibility of all staff to:·          Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to Quality, Risk and Safety.·          Participate and cooperate with external agencies on safety initiatives as required.·          Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of hospital structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to:Ø National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare.Ø National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections.Ø HSE Standards and Recommended Practices for Healthcare Records ManagementØ Safety audits and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authorities.·          To initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with the hospital’s continuous quality improvement programme.It is the responsibility of all managers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for Quality, Safety and Risk within their area/departmentSpecific Responsibility for Best Practice in HygieneHygiene in healthcare is defined as “the practice that serves to keep people and the environment clean and prevent infection. It involves preserving one’s health, preventing the spread of disease and recognizing, evaluating and controlling health hazards.”·        It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with hospital hygiene standards, guidelines and practices.·        It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with Public Health hygiene standards, guidelines and practices.·        Department heads/ managers have overall responsibility for best practice in hygiene in their area.·        It is mandatory to complete hand hygiene training every 2-years and sharps awareness workshops yearly.Mandatory Training·                    It is employee’s responsibility to ensure that all mandatory training is up to date and completed. This includes online education which should be completed on HSEland.