Nurse, Glebe Lodge

We are currently recruiting for the following position

Post: Nurse

Contract: Specified Purpose -Full Time (39 hrs per week)

Maternity Leave Cover

Location: Glebe Lodge, Castleisland, Co Kerry

* Rosters may be subject to change due to the Operational requirements of
the service*

The Role:

• We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team for the position of nurse within our service for adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
• Candidates must be professional, highly motivated, creative and passionate about working in Intellectual Disability Services.
• Candidates must be self-driven, focused and strong team players.
• The role of Nurse is to provide holistic, person centered nursing care, promoting optimum independence, enhancing the quality of life for the people we support with intellectual, physical or sensory disabilities in all aspects of daily living.
• S/he must practice in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct as set out by the Nursing Board (An Bórd Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) and within the policies, guidelines, protocols of the Association.
• This role supports people with Intellectual Disabilities with additional physical and sensory needs in activities of daily leaving.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified General/Intellectual Disability/Mental Health Nurse.
• Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).
• Experience of working in a care delivery capacity within a disability service.
• Experience of liaising with statutory and other voluntary agencies.
• Knowledge of HIQA Regulations, Disability Act 2005; Health and Safety Legislation; Data Protection & GDPR.
• A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business purposes and must be willing to drive Association vehicles is desirable.
• Where applicable applicants must hold a valid Irish work permit.

Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking (Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training.

(A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Glebe Lodge service may be filled up to the 30th of June 2025)

*In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in both your application form and CV. Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.*

Canvassing
Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position.

Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer