Responsibilities
To the Clinical Nurse Manager
-To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to him/her by the Clinical Nurse Manager;
-Meet with the Clinical Nurse Manager at regular intervals regarding the progress of his/her work;
-To assist the Clinical Nurse Manager in the day-to-day running of the project.
Nursing Responsibilities
-To lead on the dispensing, storage and recording of medication in line with best practice
-Uphold all agreed quality standards and participate in the evaluation and audit of services in order to improve quality, standards of care and ensure clinical effectiveness.
-To be cognisant of and comply with the An Board Altranais code of professional conduct.
-Deliver nursing care to participants over a 24-hour rostered period.
-In conjunction with the duty team, deliver nursing care to clients in line with Residential Community Detox policies, procedures and systems, ensuring they meet the requirements of the key service objectives.
-Ensure Nursing registration requirements are maintained.
To provide direct support to participants through:
-Intervention, support and supervision;
-A multi-disciplinary duty team in a residential crisis intervention service to provide health assessment, plan, implement and evaluate care plans and provide direct nursing and social care to drug users in crisis.
-Provide health education/health promotion services to clients. When required, advocacy and referral to community services; Supervising the behaviour of the participants at all times;
-Liaising with the appropriate staff in accessing move-on accommodation. Planning recreational and/or group activities.
-To offer key working sessions on an ongoing basis to assist clients in making decisions regarding move-on options and their recovery path for the future
To assist with participants' casework through:
Effective communication with all Peter McVerry Trust staff
Key-working with participants to aid in the process of long term goal setting Assisting with participant's Individual Personal Plans;
Ensuring that participants are fully informed about all entitlements.
To instil hope in clients in respect of positive change and overall improvement in regard to the quality of life
To maintain a safe and healthy living environment through:
Adherence to safety and security protocols;
Assigning routine tasks and domestic duties to participants;
Keeping stock of household necessities and purchasing weekly groceries; Providing meals along with participants;
Advice and help to participants with housekeeping needs; Mediating disputes and encouraging cooperation.
To respond to requests for service through:
Links with other Peter Mc Verry Trust services, screening and assessment; Communication of information and referral to resources;
Offering ongoing support to former participants;
To liaise with past participants to offer support, advice and guidance in regard to accessing services, accommodation etc.
To undertake administrative duties through:
Maintaining participants' details and documentation; Actively participating in staff meetings;
Providing written reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager where necessary; Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur.
Reviewing care plans and safety plans weekly and ensuring any changes to client care are documented, and relevant adjustments are implemented to cater for the client's needs in a holistic manner
Change in work programme:
It may be necessary, from time to time, for the workload to be re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the organisation. Due notice and consultation will be given.