Staff Nurse

About the Organisation

St. Aidan's Services is guided by a mission of embracing ability and enriching lives. Its vision focuses on empowering individuals, strengthening supports, and engaging stakeholders. The organisation's values centre on rights, respect, care, community, and trust.

Role Overview

This is an opportunity for an experienced, committed, organised, and motivated Staff Nurse to join St. Aidan's Services. The role is based within residential and respite services and is central to supporting individuals to live meaningful, fulfilled lives as active members of their community.

Key Duties

• Work alongside the Residential Manager / Person in Charge to help run the respite or residential service smoothly and effectively.
• Provide high-quality nursing care that is tailored to each person’s individual needs.
• Use a person-centred approach in day-to-day support, keeping personal preferences, goals, and choices at the forefront.
• Promote a human rights-based approach and encourage active participation in decisions affecting care and support.
• Ensure every person is treated with dignity and respect at all times.
• Help identify opportunities for community participation, new interests, and meaningful engagement.
• Support the overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life of the people being supported.
• Assist individuals in building skills, independence, and confidence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Active registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ireland as RNID, RPN, or RGN.
• Relevant post-qualification experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Willingness and availability to work across a seven-day schedule, including day shifts, night shifts, and weekends.
• A full driving licence and readiness to operate company vehicles.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong people skills, with clear communication and solid organisational ability.
• Capability in maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Ability to follow and implement organisational policies and procedures.
• Flexible attitude toward changing service needs.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Competence using computers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, with enhanced rates for Sundays, public holidays, and waking night shifts.
• No cost Garda Vetting.
• Structured induction and continued in-house professional development.
• 26 days of annual leave, calculated pro rata where applicable.
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Sick leave pay.
• Opportunities for career growth and progression.
• Employee discounts at St. Aidan's Garden Centre.
• This benefits list is not exhaustive and may be subject to eligibility and conditions.

Recruitment Process

Applicants may be shortlisted for interview based on the information supplied in their application form or CV. A panel may be created from this recruitment campaign to cover additional vacancies.

Equal Opportunities

St. Aidan's Services is an equal opportunities employer.