Nurse (Part-Time)

General Scope and Purpose of Position

We a currently looking for a dedicated professional to join our team as a Nurse on a part-time basis (5 hours per week) in one of our educational programmes (primary level of education). 

The chosen candidate shall be responsible for assisting support workers in the care and needs of children and adults within the disability sector. The goal is to promote the client’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care during their stay at Inspire. To provide any nursing intervention to staff, volunteers, or clients/members of Inspire where required and as necessary.

Duties & responsibilities

• Understand and monitor the clients’ condition during their attendance at the organisation and assess their needs to provide the best possible care.
• Observe and interpret any symptoms that might indicate deterioration in the patient’s condition and communicate them to the Programme manager, parents and doctor.
• Be responsible for the upkeep of any medical records and a client journal.
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for the clients and their families.
• Have excellent knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures, maintaining, a safe and clean environment.
• Be able to identify any medical apparatus / resources needed. This apparatus will fall directly under the candidate’s responsibility.
• Perform routine procedures (Give medication, blood pressure measurements, administer injections etc.) and fill in clients’ charts.
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to doctor’s orders.
• Liaise with the parents regarding the client’s health.
• Work in collaboration with and alongside the practitioners and carers offering advice as needed.
• Create learning opportunities for the staff and parents of clients in the programmes, through health education workshops, health promotion, case- studies, lectures, research etc.
• Provide routine personal care and hygiene support to clients according to the exigencies of the programmes.
• Maintain and improve personal and professional knowledge and competence as appropriate.
• To ensure that up to date written & electronic records daily, as well as activity data are maintained in accordance with Inspire standards.
• To provide specialist reports relevant to the practice setting as required, including, but not limited to, end of term reports & monthly statistical reports, as well as any reports required in relation to possible service agreements & contracts.

Role Requirements

The ideal candidate should be in possession of the following:

• Degree qualification (MQF Level 6) or equivalent in Nursing studies.
• Be registered with the Council for Nurses and Midwives.
• Previous experience in a similar role would be considered as an asset.
• High proficiency in English language (both spoken and written). 

Prior to being recruited and throughout the duration of employment, the selected candidates need to satisfy the requirements of the Protection of Minors Act (POMA) together with those of immunisation.

Why work with Inspire?

At Inspire, we prioritize the mental health and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, commensurate to experience, we offer the below:

• Ten additional days of recess leave, calculated pro-rata (utilized during the months of August & December).
• Mental Wellbeing Programme.
• Study leave as per organisation policy.
• Cloudigo Premium.
• Inspire Employee Scholarship Programme.
• The opportunity to shape and change processes.