Staff Nurse

Delta Centre CLG; Carlow; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension with generous employer

Premium payments for Sundays/Sleepers/

Maternity Benefit top up

Paternity Benefit top up

Fantastic development & career growth

Bike to work scheme

Bi-weekly salary

Mental Health Day

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Ongoing training & CPD

Job summary

Delta Centre CLG is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide holistic, person-centred care for residents with intellectual, physical or sensory disabilities in an Irish setting. You will work under NMBI rules and in line with unit policies, ensuring high-quality nursing services.

Role includes 13-hour shifts on a 24/7 rotation, permanent contract, and a strong emphasis on safeguarding, multidisciplinary teamwork, and HIQA standards. Full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• RNID, RGN, or RPN qualification required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Commitment to person-centred care, dignity, and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred nursing care in accordance with each resident's assessed needs and personal plan.
• Support residents to attend GP, hospital, outpatient, therapy, and other healthcare appointments.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Provide catheter care and management.
• PEG feeding and enteral nutrition.
• Medication administration and management.
• Wound care and skin integrity management.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Monitor and respond to changes in residents' health status.
• Support residents with all aspects of their healthcare needs while promoting independence and maximising their abilities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure all documentation meets standards.
• Work collaboratively with families, GPs, allied health professionals, and the wider MDT.
• Promote safeguarding and respectful risk management practices.
• Support HIQA standards and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in audits, clinical governance, medication management, and incident review processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Person-centred care

Safeguarding

Driving licence

Education

Intellectual Disability Nursing (RNID)

General Nursing (RGN)

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (RPN)

Job description

Purpose of Role

The role of the Staff Nurse is to provide holistic, person-centred nursing care, promoting optimum independence, enhancing the quality of life for service users with intellectual, physical or sensory disability in all aspects of daily living. They must practice in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and within the policies, guidelines, protocols of the units / settings in which they are employed.

Purpose of Role

The role of the Staff Nurse is to provide holistic, person-centred nursing care, promoting optimum independence, enhancing the quality of life for service users with intellectual, physical or sensory disability in all aspects of daily living. They must practice in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and within the policies, guidelines, protocols of the units / settings in which they are employed.

Job Type

• Permanent Contract.

Schedule

• 13hr shift (paid breaks)
• Shift work over 24/7

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred nursing care in accordance with each resident's assessed needs and personal plan.
• Support residents to attend GP, hospital, outpatient, therapy, and other healthcare appointments.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Provide specialist nursing interventions including:
• Catheter care and management.
• PEG feeding and enteral nutrition.
• Medication administration and management.
• Wound care and skin integrity management.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Monitoring and responding to changes in residents' health status.
• Support residents with all aspects of their healthcare needs while promoting independence and maximising their abilities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure all documentation meets professional, organisational, and regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with families, advocates, GPs, allied health professionals, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Promote positive behaviour support, safeguarding, and respectful risk management practices.
• Support the implementation of HIQA standards, organisational policies, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in audits, clinical governance, medication management, and incident review processes.

Pay Scale

€36,890 to €56,838 (linked to HSE PayScale)

Personal Profile

• This position is not eligible for employment permit sponsorship. Applicants must hold and maintain an independent legal right to work in Ireland for the duration of their employment. Delta Services does not ordinarily support or participate in employment permit applications, transfers, renewals or change-of-employer processes for this position.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Qualification in one of the following:
• Intellectual Disability Nursing (RNID)
• General Nursing (RGN)
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (RPN)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to person-centred care, dignity, and safeguarding.
• Full clean driving licence

Competencies and Values

• Human Rights Based Approach.
• Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
• Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
• Planning, Organising & Reprioritising.
• Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving.

Benefits

• Company Pension with generous employer contribution
• Premium payments where applicable (Sundays, Sleepovers & Waking Nights)
• Maternity Benefit top up
• Paternity Benefit top up
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Bike to work Scheme
• Bi-Weekly Salary
• Mental Health Day
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Ongoing training & continuous professional development
• Supportive management and strong team environments