Behaviour Specialist

September 9, 2024

Allpro Recruitment Ltd.

Port Laoise

FULL TIME

On behalf of our client based in the public health sector, we are now recruiting for a behaviour specialist based in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. This role is full time on a temporary basis and remuneration is reflected on the national salary scale for this position.
Core Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate the planning, delivery, and review of patient care using evidence-based, care-planning approaches, ensuring adherence to professional standards, guidelines, and legislation.
Provide clinical leadership, working with healthcare teams, service users, and families to ensure coordinated care, communication, and support across various healthcare programmes.
Ensure nursing care aligns with the Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland's guidelines and professional ethics, maintaining confidentiality, dignity, and respect for service users.
Participate in clinical audits, research, and quality management programmes, and contribute to the development of best practices, policies, and guidelines to enhance patient care and services.
Act as a resource for children, families, and staff by providing education, practical skill training, and support, particularly in managing transitions, promoting independence, and handling complex medical processes.
Use patient feedback and clinical outcomes to innovate care delivery, continuously improving services and developing new policies to meet evolving patient needs, especially for young people with disabilities.
Develop, implement, and manage safety procedures, ensuring adherence to health and safety policies, infection control, emergency protocols, and statutory obligations, while reporting and addressing risks that affect staff or service user wellbeing.
Ensure compliance with Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards and HSE protocols, while promoting sustainable practices in energy, water, and waste management to enhance healthcare efficiency.
Stay updated with nursing literature, research, and advancements in nursing practice, while participating in relevant training, study days, and performance review processes for personal growth.
Support the development and education of nursing and non-nursing staff, supervise and assess student nurses, and provide guidance to Clinical Nurse Manager 1 and front-line staff to foster a positive clinical learning environment.
Exercise authority in the running of the assigned area(s) as deputised by the CNM3
Provide the necessary supervision, co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff to ensure the optimum delivery of care in the designated area(s)

Skills & Competencies

Demonstrates nursing competence, awareness of current policies, HR procedures, relevant legislation, and a commitment to continuous professional development, including IT skills.
Effectively plans, organizes, manages deadlines, multitasks, and demonstrates flexibility, resource management, and value for money awareness.
Works collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams, fosters strong professional relationships, and exhibits leadership in clinical practice.
Prioritizes delivering high-quality service with empathy, integrity, and an innovative, adaptable approach to service development.
Utilizes evidence-based decision-making, problem-solving skills, and professional judgment, while remaining resilient and composed in complex situations.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication, influencing others, and anticipating emotional reactions when conveying sensitive information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €51,422.00-€60,792.00 per year

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