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 to a Care Home in 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 Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with residents, families, colleagues, and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
A genuine interest in working with the resident group and providing high-quality, person-centred care.
Current registration with An Bord Altranais (NMBI) as a first-level nurse.
Strong ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive working environment.
Desired qualities include experience or qualifications relevant to the resident group, knowledge of HIQA standards, and previous supervisory or leadership experience.
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