Nurse - Homeless Services

If you want to make a real impact on the lives of others join Galway Simon Community where we work towards eliminating homelessness through advocacy, education and campaigning in line with our values of compassion, community and collaboration.

We are looking for compassionate and motivated people who are ready to make a difference!

Contract Details Permanent Contract, Full Time 37 hours per week

Location Galway

Salary HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 1 salary scale 01/03/2023, €51,933 – €61,160

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Education Assistance Program
• Death in Service benefit – 2 times basic annual salary

Job Summary

The successful candidate appointed to this position will work within Homeless Services; working as part of multi-disciplinary team, delivering a coordinated approach to client care and coordinating services for particular cases as required. They will play a key role within the Housing First Team, working to ensure that very vulnerable clients can access the Health Supports that they need. This role will include delivery of first aid training to PHECC standards of compliance. Training for this will be provided if required.

Key Responsibilities

Professional

• Practice Nursing according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland) and Professional Clinical Guidelines.
• Act as a First Aid instructor, training and certifying employees of Simon Community (Galway) in first aid best practice. 
• Comply with national, regional and local Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation.
• Work within the scope of practice and take measures to develop and maintain the competence necessary for professional practice.
• Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and be accountable for his or her practice.
• Be aware of ethical policies and procedures which pertain to the area of practice.
• Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the client.
• Follow appropriate lines of authority within the HSE and Galway Simon Community Nurse Management structure

Clinical Practice

• Fulfil statutory obligations within the legislation, HSE and Galway Simon Community policies as appropriate to the role.
• Promote the health, welfare and social wellbeing of all clients.
• Manage a caseload as appropriate and evaluate and develop services within this caseload through a population health approach
• Facilitate Nurse led clinics within homeless services (as dictated by client needs), Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they obtain a GP and Medical Card.
• Discharge planning once a client is hospitalised, working with the multi-disciplinary team and follow-up post discharge.
• Nursing assessments for clients for Fair Deal funding (Nursing Home) and Home-help services.
• Provide education and information to the clients, as required and be an advocate for the individual client.
• Organise and participate in clinical team meetings, case conferences, homeless action team meetings and strategy meetings, as required
• Promote a positive health concept with clients and colleagues.
• Contribute to the health promotion and disease prevention initiatives of the Health Service Executive

Education, Training & Development

• Take responsibility for own learning and development needs and actively contribute to the learning and development of those they work with
• Develop and use reflective practice techniques to inform and guide practice
• Participate in the clinical/workplace induction of new nursing and support staff
• Contribute to the identification of training needs pertinent to the clinical area
• Identify and contribute to the continual enhancement of learning opportunities within a population health framework
• Participate in regular performance/clinical reviews with the line manager

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Health & Safety

• Comply with current legal requirements for the safe administration and storage of medicines.
• Comply with safety risk management procedures and participate in their development in conjunction with relevant staff and in compliance with statutory obligations.
• Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to client care or well-being or inhibit the efficient operation of an assignment.
• Be aware of the principles of risk management and be individually responsible for risk management issues in their area of work.
• Work in a manner to minimise risk with particular reference to domiciliary visits and lone

Administration

• Ensure that records are safeguarded and managed as per HSE/local policy and in accordance with relevant legislation
• Act as an information source to colleagues within community health organisation and the acute hospital framework.
• Maintain records and submit activity data/furnish appropriate reports as required
• Contribute to policy development, performance monitoring, business planning and budgetary control
• Maintain professional standards with regard to patient and data confidentiality
• Contribute to the development and implementation of information sharing protocols, audit systems, referral pathways, individual care plans and shared care arrangements
• Contribute to ongoing monitoring, audit and evaluation of the service as appropriate
• Accurately record and report all complaints to appropriate personnel according to local service policy

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Requirements

• Candidates must be Registered by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland) or be so entitled to be registered as a RGN and/or PHN.
• Demonstrate a high-level of knowledge and experience to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role
• Valid, full driver’s licence; access to own vehicle and ability to obtain insurance for business use (cost covered by organisation)

Desirable

• Experience working with people who are marginalised or socially excluded will be a distinct advantage.
• A valid First Aid Response Instructor Cert will be a distinct advantage
  

Closing date on the 31st August 2025

Galway Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.