St Vincent's Hospital, Fairview
Vacancies
St Vincent's Hospital is a voluntary hospital which receives funding from the state.
The hospital functions in partnership with the HSE, Dublin North Central, and the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, in the provision of a comprehensive, community-based psychiatric service in Dublin North Central. St. Vincent's Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.
For further information on nursing positions contact :
+353 1 8842445
For information on all other vacancies contact : +353 1 8842498
or humanresources@svhf.ie
Human Resources Manager
Rory Talbot
St Vincent's Hospital
Richmond Road
Fairview
Dublin 3
Tel: +353 1 8842498
Fax: +353 1 8370801
e-mail: rorytalbot@svhf.ie
Director of Nursing
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to the above post.
Psychiatric services for Dublin North Central are provided in a partnership arrangement between St Vincent’s Hospital, Fairview, the HSE, Dublin North Central and the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. The service model is community based and provides a comprehensive psychiatric service to persons in the area. This partnership extends to the various multi-disciplinary teams in a planned co-operative approach to meet the service requirements of the catchment area. In a new departure, St Vincent’s Hospital, Fairview will shortly open a 100-bed Care of the Elderly Unit in the grounds of the hospital. It will, therefore, be offering care of the elderly services and psychiatric services on the same site.
The Director of Nursing will have responsibility for all nursing services in St Vincent’s Hospital, Fairview, in the Community and in the Mater Hospital Psychiatric Unit and will liaise with the Director of Nursing, Mater Hospital in this latter regard.
Each candidate must be registered in the Psychiatric Nurses Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais (Irish Nurses’ Board) or be entitled to be so registered. In addition each candidate must have:
(a) in the last six years, at least three years experience of nursing older persons, and
(b) an in-depth knowledge of the ageing process and
(c) engaged in continuous professional development and
(d) a minimum of five years management experience and
(e) the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the
functions of the role.
Salary Scale: €71,978 to €82,532
Informal enquiries to Edward Byrne welcome: please call +353 87 222 4440
Applicants should submit Curriculum Vitae, with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees by e-mail to reach the Chief Executive, St Vincent’s Hospital, Fairview, Dublin 3 not later that 5.00pm on Thursday, 30 September 2010. Email address: nedbyrne@svhf.ie. Applicants should also include their email addresses and mobile telephone numbers.
Applicants may be short-listed for interview.
Adolescent In-patient Unit
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to the above post.
This post is situated within the In-patient Adolescent Unit, St Vincent’s Hospital, Fairview. This service works in close cooperation with the Adolescent Day Services and, in particular, provides input across the full range of mental health services provided by the hospital. Some input into Adult Services may also be required.
Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office possess:
(1) Have the N.Q.S.W. qualification or equivalent.
(2) Three years relevant post qualification Social Work experience.
(3) Each candidate must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a
high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of office.
(4) Familiarity with Children First and principles of sound Child Protection
procedures and referral protocol.
Desirable:
- Experience in Medical Social Work and group work.
- Therapeutic experience with Children and Adolescent
Qualifications obtained outside the Republic of Ireland will require validation by the National Social Work Qualifications Board (NSWQB)
Salary Scale: €55,789 - €65,506
Applications should be submitted, including your Curriculum Vitae (1 copy) together with the names and addresses of 3 referees (one of which should refer to a recent employment) to:
The Human Resources Department
St Vincent’s Hospital
Richmond Road
Fairview
Dublin 3
Tel no. +353 1 8842400 ext. 2232
Fax no. +353 1 8370801
Email: humanresources@svhf.ie
on or before 5.00 p.m. on 30 September, 2010
Please ensure your envelope is sealed and marked with the appropriate reference number
Candidates should note that, in order to maintain a timely process, the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.