Position Overview
As the Registered Intellectual Disability Nurse, you will take a key role within a residential care team supporting five adults with intellectual disabilities. You'll work alongside the Person In Charge (PIC) and receive ongoing support from the wider management team. This hands-on role involves providing clinical oversight, coordinating daily care, and guiding staff to deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred care in line with HIQA standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead daily care routines as clinical lead and shift coordinator
* Mentor and support care and nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with care plans
* Oversee medication administration and maintain clinical records
* Provide direct clinical care (e.g. PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, catheter care) as needed
* Promote independence and skill development in personal care and daily living
* Develop and deliver individualised programmes tailored to each service user's needs and goals
* Build positive relationships with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams
* Manage incidents, complaints, and safeguarding concerns professionally and effectively
* Support and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
* Participate in team meetings and ongoing staff development
* Assist the PIC with audits and compliance with HIQA and Health Act 2007 standards
* Drive service users to appointments and community activities
* Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights and sleepovers
Qualifications & Requirements
* Registered Intellectual Disability Nurse with NMBI (essential)
* CORU registration or eligibility (desirable)
* Experience in disability or residential care settings
* Sound knowledge of HIQA standards, safeguarding, and risk management
* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Full, clean driving licence (essential)
What We Offer
* Competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression
* Comprehensive induction and training programme
* Ongoing professional development and mentorship
* Career progression pathways
* Premium payments & employee referral scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (for staff and their families)
* Bike-to-Work and TaxSaver Commuter Schemes
* PRSA contributions facilitated for permanent staff
* 24/7 On-Call Support
* Social events and a supportive team culture
* Free onsite parking
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €57,535.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Free or subsidised travel
* Relocation assistance
* Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Sligo Town, CO. Sligo: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Are you experienced in Intellectual Disability Nursing ?
Education:
* Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
* Intellectual Nurse : 3 years (preferred)
* Nursing: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (preferred)
Location:
* Sligo Town, CO. Sligo (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: IDNURSESLG