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Residential/Respite - Permanent Full-time (37.5 hrs per week Monday to Sunday)
You Are
A 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.
We Are
St. Catherines 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 Childrens Disability Network Team.
Job Role
Deliver 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 individuals care, as appropriate.
Reports to: Residential/Respite Services Manager or Adult Day Services Manager.
Essential
Registration 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
Desirable
Knowledge 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
Benefits
HSE Consolidated Pay Scales
National Federation Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme
Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
Refer a Friend Scheme
Christmas Savings Club
Excellent training opportunities
Staff Education Loans and Paid Study Leave
Bike to Work Scheme
Enhanced Annual Leave
Paid Maternity and Adoptive Leave * eligibility criteria
Sick Pay Scheme * eligibility criteria
Closing Date: 5pm Friday 27th March 2026.
Skills
Nursing Person centred care Intellectual Disability
Benefits
Pension Fund Flexible Working HSE payscale
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