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Staff Nurse -Intellectual Disability Sevice

Job Description - Staff Nurse -Intellectual Disability Sevice


RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care services.

We are currently hiring a Staff Nurse – Intellectual Disability Service to a Care Home in  Northwest Dublin, Ireland.







Responsibilities
  








  • Provide high-quality nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual care plans, ensuring they are updated regularly in line with professional guidelines and company policy.



  • Monitor residents’ health, report any changes or concerns promptly, and arrange GP or multidisciplinary input when required.



  • Maintain accurate and confidential documentation for all residents, including care plans, medication records, assessments, and handover notes.



  • Administer medications safely in accordance with regulatory guidelines and company procedures, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to best practice.



  • Carry out regular checks on residents, provide health supervision, and deliver direct nursing care as needed, ensuring dignity, comfort, and safety at all times.



  • Support effective communication by maintaining good relationships with residents, families, colleagues, and members of the multidisciplinary team, and participate in meetings when required.



  • Promote and maintain health and safety standards by reporting hazards, faults, accidents, or infectious illnesses promptly and supporting safe working practices throughout the nursing home.



  • Ensure all equipment is clean, safe, and well maintained, and report any repairs or replacements needed to the appropriate personnel.



  • Maintain professional standards by following all nursing regulations, company policies, and confidentiality requirements, ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance expectations.



  • Support the smooth running of the nursing home by contributing to teamwork, providing administrative assistance when required, maintaining a secure environment, and performing additional duties as reasonably assigned.











Requirements



  • Registered General Nurse with a recognised nursing qualification and current registration with NMBI.


  • Full clean manual driving licence is essential.


  • Genuine interest and commitment to supporting people with intellectual disabilities or other relevant client groups.


  • Previous experience and/or relevant qualifications in intellectual disability or complex care settings is desirable.


  • Good knowledge and understanding of HIQA standards and relevant care practices.


  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels.


  • Strong commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team; previous supervisory or leadership experience is advantageous.







Benefits

  • Competitive salary packages

  • Paid training and continuous professional development

  • Support for postgraduate education

  • Opportunities for career progression and internal promotion

  • Flexible working hours and work–life balance support

  • Pension scheme and employee assistance programme

  • Transport and meal allowances (where applicable)

  • Supportive, team-focused working environment

  • Modern facilities and high clinical standards

  • Recognition and rewards for performance

  • Work permit transfers can be facilitated







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