About the Role

About the Role
Orchard Community Care is opening a specialist residential service in Rosslare supporting adults with acquired brain injury (ABI), physical and sensory disabilities, and neurodegenerative conditions.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team and play a key role in developing a service centred on dignity, rehabilitation, independence and person-centred care.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service from the outset, working closely with residents, families and a multidisciplinary team to support people to live meaningful and fulfilling lives within their community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide and oversee high-quality nursing care for residents with complex neurological, physical and sensory needs.
Complete nursing assessments and develop, implement and review individualised care plans.
Administer medication and provide clinical interventions in line with NMBI and Orchard policies.
Monitor residents' health and wellbeing and respond appropriately to changes in presentation.
Work collaboratively with families and the multidisciplinary team, including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech & Language Therapy.
Promote independence, rehabilitation, community inclusion and quality of life.
Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to Care Assistants.
Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to quality assurance, audits and HIQA compliance.
Participate in staff meetings, training and on-call/out-of-hours arrangements as required.

The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with flexible working options.

Essential Requirements

Current NMBI registration as a Registered Nurse.
Minimum 2 years' post-registration nursing experience.
Experience in neurological, rehabilitation, acquired brain injury, physical disability or long-term care is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
Strong clinical assessment, care planning and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A person-centred and rehabilitative approach to care.
Working knowledge of HIQA standards and relevant regulations.
Full clean driving licence and eligibility to drive in Ireland.
Eligibility to live and work in Ireland without restriction.

A relevant postgraduate qualification or experience in ABI, rehabilitation or neurological care would be an advantage
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Benefits to working with Company

Comprehensive induction process
Extensive training programme
On-going mentoring and support
Continuous Professional Development support
Career progression opportunities
Orchard Values Champion Award
Refer a friend initiative
Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

About us

The Orchard Care Group is dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services.

The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.

Our Vision at Orchard Care Group is that the people we support live meaningful lives through, our high-quality model of excellent care, within our positive, collaborative, values-based culture. Our Values are Advocacy, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration & Human Rights.

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