OverviewWe have a number of exciting opportunities for Staff Nurse’s to join our Residential/Respite ServicesPositions Available: Permanent Full-time (37.5 hrs/week Monday to Sunday)About YouA dynamic and energetic team player with a passion for working with children/young people with intellectual disabilities. You are kind, caring, and compassionate. You have excellent team working skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment. You have the ability to work under pressure and handle changing priorities. You are familiar with best practices in Nursing Care and apply these consistently in your work.About UsSt. Catherine’s Association is a non-profit organisation and registered charity funded by the HSE that provides health related supports to children and young adults with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities and autism in the Wicklow area. These services include Respite and Short Break Support Services, Adult Day Services and Residential Services and access to clinical supports through referral to Children’s Disability Network Team.Job RoleDeliver nursing care based on the assessed needs of the individual and develop agreed care plans.Promote health and wellbeing in the individuals we support.Monitor the health and wellbeing of the individual using nursing assessment tools where appropriate.Provide evidence based Nursing Care.Assist in the development of Individual Programmes of personal and social development for each individual so as to ensure the highest quality and effective service.Liaise with the families and other agencies involved in the individual’s care, as appropriate.Reports to: Residential/Respite Services Manager.EssentialRegistration with NMBI.Either RNID, RGN or RCN qualification.Evidence of Continued Professional Development.An interest in working with individuals who have Intellectual Disabilities.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.Full flexibility and reliability.Knowledge of HIQA/New Directions.DesirableKnowledge and previous experience in Clinical Care areas such as Enteral Feeding, Medication Management and Epilepsy Management.Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and medical needs.BenefitsHSE Consolidated Pay ScalesNational Federation Voluntary Bodies Pension SchemeEmployee Wellbeing InitiativesRefer a Friend SchemeChristmas Savings ClubExcellent training opportunitiesStaff Education Loans and Paid Study LeaveBike to Work SchemeEnhanced Annual LeavePaid Maternity and Adoptive Leave * eligibility criteriaSick Pay Scheme * eligibility criteriaTo ApplyPlease send your CV to recruitment@stcatherines.ie or call Debbie Carr on 087-1946126 for details.Closing date: 5pm Friday 27th February 2026.
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