Nurse

Kare; Kildare; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pension scheme: Employer 7% & Employee

Salary protection plan

Flexible hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts through ESDA.ie

Career progression

Job summary

Kare is hiring for Residential Disability Service Positions in Co. Kildare. Permanent contracts, 37.5 hours weekly, with opportunities across our adult services and Children's Respite Service.

The role focuses on person-centred planning, meaningful outcomes, and community inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The successful candidates will have relevant nursing qualifications, NMBI registration, a full manual driving licence, and the ability to work in Ireland without

Qualifications

• A recognised validated university degree or equivalent in Intellectual Disability Nursing, General Nursing, or Paediatric Nursing.
• Must be registered with NMBI.
• Full, manual driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete Assessment of Need for individuals.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a person’s Individual Support Plan.
• Plan and assess health care needs and support staff to follow care plans.
• Support individuals to achieve goals across life areas: personal care, work, leisure, lifelong learning and community inclusion.
• Maintain communications with the team, families and support networks.
• Keep records according to Kare policies.
• Deliver staff training as required.

Education

Intellectual Disability Nursing

General Nursing

Paediatric Nursing

Job description

Residential Disability Service Positions

Permanent Contract - 37.5 hours per week

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 individuals who may exhibit behaviours that challenge, while also being actively involved in Person Centred Planning. As part of the team at Kare, opportunities are available across our adult services and Children's Respite Service. You will support individuals to achieve meaningful outcomes, promote community inclusion, and maintain effective communication with families and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and/or adults with disabilities and demonstrate an understanding of contemporary approaches to positive behavioural support, person-centred practice, 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

Requirements

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

Must provide proof of current NMBI registration

Must have a full, manual driver's licence

Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship

• Experience supporting individuals with complex or additional behavioural support needs, particularly those with an intellectual disability
• Experience of working with adults and children, preferably in an intellectual disability setting

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 16th October 2026.

A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Bryan Adams - Operations Manager ([e-mail]).

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.

A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill future vacancies.

About Kare

Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential.

Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred.

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Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.