BEO ADULT SERVICES (Knocknacarra Co. Galway)
Ref: 96600
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part‑time duration may be filled.
Description And Vision Of Services
Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of Corlann is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by Corlann, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by Corlann to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support.
Posts: Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse
Staff Nurses and Enhanced Staff Nurses fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times.
The Role
Staff Nurse and Enhanced Staff Nurse will assist people with the development of person‑centred plans and will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices.
Reporting/Responsible to
Team Leader/Team Manager
Qualifications & Experience
A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais). RNID qualification is essential. Candidates who hold a RGN or RPN qualification may also be considered if they have experience of working in Intellectual Disability.
A full clean manual Driving Licence, qualifying you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads.
Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided.
Fluency in verbal and written English and proficiency in I.T. skills.
Skills
Leadership and networking skills – staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service.
Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and follow through to the achievement of outcomes.
Creativity, initiative, self‑motivation, flexibility and good judgement.
Commitment to current best practice internationally and cooperation in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person‑centred philosophy.
Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour.
Working Hours
75 hours per fortnight. All posts are based on a 14‑day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and night duty to meet service needs.
Annual Leave
24 days pro‑rata per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time). Appropriate service‑related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively.
Remuneration (Department of Health salary scales as at 01/02/2026 apply)
Staff Nurse – €37,788 x 12 increments – €54,412 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time). Long Service Increment €56,032 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.
Enhanced Nurse – €44,811 x 7 increments – €56,200 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time). Long Service Increment €57,846 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.
Tenure
2 permanent full‑time posts and pensionable.
1 temporary full‑time and pensionable.
Probation
A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion.
Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
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