Job Description:
Position: Staff Nurse
Location: Letteragh, Galway (West side of the city)
Salary: 31,830 52,011 per annum (based on experience)
Role: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
Start Date: Immediate
We are proud to partner with a leading organisation that provides high-quality, person-centred services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Their services include residential care, day programmes, short breaks, community outreach, and multidisciplinary supports. Rooted in a mission to empower individuals to live inclusive, self-directed lives, this organisation is now expanding its services to a new location in Letteragh.
We are urgently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Staff Nurse to join their team and play a vital role in shaping this new service.
Role Overview
As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to service users in a day service setting. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement person-centred care plans, support daily living activities, and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of each individual.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide nursing care and support to service users in accordance with individual care plans.
* Administer and manage prescribed medications, maintaining accurate records.
* Collaborate with the service manager and team to implement and review person-centred plans (PCPs).
* Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
* Liaise with families and external professionals to support holistic care.
* Participate in staff meetings, training, and development initiatives.
* Support service users in daily activities, including personal care, meals, and community engagement.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
* A recognised nursing qualification (e.g. R.N.I.D., R.G.N., S.R.N., R.P.N.) with current registration with An Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hÉireann (NMBI).
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* A motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic approach to care.
* Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
* A strong ability to advocate for service users.
Desirable:
* Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or in a similar care setting.
Why Join This Organisation?
* Be part of a values-driven team making a real difference in peoples lives.
* Work in a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for professional development.
* Help shape a brand-new service in a vibrant Galway community.
* Benefit from structured training, career progression, and a collaborative team culture.
Required Skills:
Driving
Compliance
Nursing
Salary
Registration
Communication Skills
Records
Training
Communication