Nurse - Disability & Epilepsy Support (Part-Time, Cork)

Dovida Ireland; Macroom; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

One-to-one support role

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Dovida Ireland is seeking an experienced NMBI Registered Nurse to support a young adult with intellectual disabilities and complex epilepsy in the Cork area. This part-time role focuses on person-centred nursing and community participation, with shifts on Fridays and Saturdays and a potential for future outreach.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering safe, compassionate care, while maintaining detailed clinical records and collaborating with families and healthcare professionals in the

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disabilities, especially intellectual disabilities.
• Experience managing epilepsy and complex seizure presentations.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, person-centred nursing support to a young adult with intellectual disabilities and complex epilepsy.
• Assess, monitor and respond to seizure activity.
• Administer prescribed emergency medication in accordance with care plans and professional standards.
• Support the implementation of clinical and behavioural support plans.
• Work collaboratively with family members, healthcare professionals and the wider support team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Participate in risk assessment and promote the individual's health, safety and wellbeing.
• Support community participation and independence where appropriate.

Skills

Disability support experience

Epilepsy management

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Decision-making

Education

NMBI Registered Nurse

Job description

Dovida Ireland is seeking an experienced NMBI Registered Nurse to support a young adult with intellectual disabilities and complex epilepsy in the Cork area. This part-time role focuses on person-centred nursing and community participation, with shifts on Fridays and Saturdays and a potential for future outreach.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering safe, compassionate care, while maintaining detailed clinical records and collaborating with families and healthcare professionals in the