Position: Registered Nurse - Residential Support Service Location: Kilkenny City Reporting: Residential Service Manager Employment Type: Permanent, 39 hours per week Working Hours: Day shifts scheduled between 8:00am and 8:00pm, including some weekend duties.
Role Overview The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team supporting residents within a residential care setting.
The role focuses on enabling individuals to live meaningful, independent lives while remaining active participants in their local communities.
Key responsibilities include: Delivering nursing care, therapeutic support, and practical assistance tailored to individual resident needs.
Collaborating with colleagues and management to ensure service goals are achieved and continuously improved.
Encouraging and facilitating resident participation in decisions about their care and daily lives.
Implementing safe practices and proactive risk management to promote wellbeing and quality of life.
Supporting residents to experience a positive, comfortable, and engaging home environment.
Candidate Profile Education & Professional Registration Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Registration in Intellectual Disability Nursing (RNID) would be advantageous but is not mandatory.
Experience Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or complex care needs is highly desirable.
Familiarity with person-centred care approaches, including low-arousal support strategies, would be beneficial.
Knowledge & Skills Understanding of key worker principles and best practices in supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
Awareness of relevant legislation and standards, including the Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations.
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with the capacity to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
Competence in using basic computer systems.
Core Competencies Commitment to a rights-based approach to care.
Adaptability, resilience, and a positive attitude toward change.
Effective teamwork and relationship-building skills.
Strong organisational and planning abilities.
Creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Additional Requirements Full, valid driving licence.
Active NMBI registration.
Benefits 24 days annual leave Paid sick leave scheme Employer pension contribution Employee discount programme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Educational support scheme Cycle to Work initiative Workplace wellness programme Staff savings scheme Ongoing professional development opportunities TO know more contact Sonal Tikariha at