Nurse

Kare; Ireland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee

Flexible hours

Employee Assistance Programme

ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts

Personal Development, Professional成长

Job summary

Kare is seeking Nursing professionals for Residential & Local/Day Service positions in Co. Kildare. Roles include comprehensive assessments, individual support planning, and clinical care for individuals with complex needs.

The team emphasizes person-centred planning, family communication, and positive behavioural support within community inclusion frameworks. Ideal candidates will hold a validated nursing degree and meet HSE scales expectations.

Qualifications

• Qualification: a recognised validated university degree or equivalent in Intellectual Disability Nursing, General Nursing or Paediatric Nursing.
• Experience with challenging behaviour particularly with people who have an intellectual disability.
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in the completion of the Assessment of Need for individuals.
• Play an integral role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a person’s Individual Support Plan.
• Plan & assess individuals’ health care needs and support non-nursing staff to follow health care support plans.
• Support individuals to enhance their life by following their Individual Support Plan in areas such as Personal Care, Work & Leisure, Lifelong Learning, community inclusion.
• Maintain effective communication with the team, families and an individual’s support network.
• Maintain all necessary records in accordance with Kare’s policies.
• Deliver training to staff teams where required.
• Travel between Kare locations for meetings, training, etc.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes as required.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures and maintain patient records.

Education

A recognised validated university degree or equivalent qualification in Intellectual Disability Nursing, General Nursing, or Paediatric Nursing

Job description

Residential & Local/Day Service Positions

Full-Time & Part-Time Contracts

Locations: Co. Kildare

HSE Nurse Salary Scales (as relevant to experience)

The successful candidates will have experience working with people with complex nursing needs and people who may exhibit behaviours that challenge, while also being involved with Person Centred Planning. As part of the team at Kare, you will focus on community inclusion and communicating with families. The ideal candidate will have experience working with and demonstrate an understanding of contemporary approaches to positive behavioural support and the principles of community inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in the completion of the Assessment of Need for individuals
• Play an integral role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a person’s Individual Support Plan
• Plan & assess individuals’ health care needs and support non-nursing staff to follow health care support plans
• Support individuals to enhance their life by following their Individual Support Plan in a wide variety of life areas – achieving goals and objectives, Personal Care, Work & Leisure, Lifelong Learning, community inclusion, etc
• Maintain effective communication with the team, families and an individual’s support network
• Maintain all necessary records in accordance with Kare’s policies
• Deliver training to staff teams where required
• Travel between Kare locations for the purpose of meetings, training, etc, as required
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Monitor patient progress and report any changes as required
• Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation

Requirements

• Qualification: A recognised validated university degree or equivalent qualification in Intellectual Disability Nursing, General Nursing, or Paediatric Nursing
• Experience working with challenging behaviour particularly with people who have an intellectual disability
• Experience of working with adults and children, preferably in an intellectual disability setting
• Must have a full, manual driver’s licence
• Must provide proof of current NMBI registration OR proof of eligibility to register
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)
• Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions
• Optional Salary Protection Plan
• Rewarding work with flexible hours
• Employee Assistance Programme
• ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts
• Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression

Closing date for applications is 6th May 2026.

A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Bryan Adams - Operations Manager.

Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.