Staff Nurse
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Job Description
Position: Staff Nurse
Location: Letteragh Galway (West side of the city)
Salary: 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 Cnáimhseachais 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
