Staff Nurse - Cara House

OASIS Group

Dublin

On-site

EUR 37,000 - 52,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Company Pension Scheme

Career opportunities

Maternity benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Cheshire Ireland invites applications from energetic, motivated individuals to lead and mentor frontline care teams, delivering daily person‑centred support. You will oversee high‑quality clinical care across services while fostering respectful relationships that promote rights and independence.

Applicants should be resident in Ireland with nursing qualifications and be registered with NMBI or eligible. A driving license and willingness to travel are preferred, with ongoing development strongly

Qualifications

Nurse with registration in Ireland or eligible for registration.
Experience leading frontline care teams in disability or related services.
Proficient in MS Office and rostering systems.
Willingness to drive and undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor frontline care teams providing daily support.
Oversee delivery of high quality clinical care in services.
Build respectful, rights‑based relationships with the people supported.
Ensure governance and compliance with Cheshire Ireland standards.
Drive continuous improvement and staff development.

Skills

Nursing qualification

RNID/NMBI registration

Management experience

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Education

Nursing qualification and NMBI registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

rostering / Employee Management System

Applicant Tracking System awareness

Job description

Contract
Conversational English

Who We Are

In 1961 Leonard Cheshire set up Ireland’s first Cheshire service in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow, supported by volunteers, and since then further services have developed around the country.Initially, these services were supported by local voluntary management committees who oversaw the running of the services and who fundraised locally.Over time, the Health and Social Care environment in Ireland changed with an increased requirement for governance and oversight. To reflect this Cheshire Ireland dev

Skills and attributes

In possession of a nursing qualification and registered in the RNID

Description

Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time

Contract Hours: 39h

Address: Dublin

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily.

About Cheshire Ireland

Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/

What we do

We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well‑being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.

How we work

Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights‑based, person‑centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What you will do

You will lead and manage while mentoring and supervising our frontline care support teams while the team supports individuals in all aspects of their daily lives and activities. You will oversee and ensure the provision of the highest quality clinical care to Cheshire Ireland individuals within the services you support. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards.

Who we are looking for.

Currently residing and hold eligibility to work in Ireland is essential.

In possession of a nursing qualification and registered in the general division RNID, RND and RPN with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) would be an advantage.

Have line management or significant supervisory experience within the disability or broad personal social services field.

Be Microsoft Office efficient and have awareness of an Employee Management System and rostering.

Awareness of an Applicant Tracking System will also be an advantage.

Have experience in the delivery of training to staff at all levels.

Driving license and willingness to drive for work.

Desire for personal and professional development.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Good Standard of verbal and written English.

Personal integrity and trustworthiness.

Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture. of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service.

Committed to the principles of rights‑based, person‑centred services.

Why work for us

Flexibility in working hours.
€37,060.38 - €52,439.13 annually (based on experience and pro rata if part -time).
Premiums paid on unsocial hours.
Career opportunities
Induction and ongoing training.
Free Parking.
Advanced Rostering.
Company Pension Scheme.
Maternity benefit.
Bike/Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme.
Death in Service benefit for pension members.
Employee Referral bonus.

Closing Date: -28th of September 2026

Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.

All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and must provide security clearance for each jurisdiction in which they have resided outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for 6 months or more from the date of their 16thbirthday.

Residential living
11 residents
Cara Cheshire House was first opened in 1974 in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. It was the first purpose built Cheshire Home in Ireland. The service is on its own grounds within the Phoenix Park, near to Chapelizod Village.