Staff Nurse (Intellectual Disability Services)
Location: Limerick
Salary: Dependant on Experience (€35,261 to €51,777)
Contract: 30 to 35 hours per week, Permanent Contracts and Fixed Term Contracts Available
An established healthcare provider is seeking Staff Nurses to join its specialist disability services team, supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities in a person-centred residential and respite care setting.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, promoting independence, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people they support.
The Role
As a Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in the delivery and coordination of nursing care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Working closely with service management and multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure the highest standards of clinical care, safety, and service quality are maintained.
You will be a compassionate and proactive nurse who is committed to delivering exceptional care and supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and be passionate about promoting dignity, choice, and quality of life for individuals with complex support needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care tailored to individual needs.
- Develop, implement, and review care plans that promote choice, independence, and wellbeing.
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to care staff and support teams.
- Support the delivery of safe and effective respite and residential services.
- Ensure compliance with HIQA regulations, organisational policies, and professional nursing standards.
- Administer and manage medications in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate clinical records, assessments, and care documentation.
- Participate in risk management, safeguarding, quality assurance, and clinical governance activities.
- Work collaboratively with families, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
Requirements
- Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- RNID qualification or a minimum of one year's experience working within intellectual disability services.
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Strong understanding of person-centred care and disability services.
- Knowledge of HIQA standards and quality requirements within care services.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
What's on Offer
- Permanent nursing opportunity within a respected care organisation
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in intellectual disability services
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package including 27 days annual leave (plus Christmas Eve), Paid Maternity/ Paternity/ Adoptive leave and 6% Company Pension
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Zoe Lawlor today.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +353 1 947 6238