Staff Nurse - RNID

Cheeverstown House; Leinster; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheeverstown House in Dublin provides person-centred services for adults with intellectual disabilities. Nurses join a responsive team and support residents across campus and community settings, with flexible rosters including days, sleepovers, nights and weekends. Registration with NMBI RNID, strong English, and IT proficiency are essential; prior ID experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland in the RNID Division.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in Intellectual Disability preferred.
• Ability to lead a team and coordinate care.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English (verbal and written).
• Flexible approach to hours including days, sleepovers, nights and weekends.
• Proficient IT skills and knowledge of HIQA standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of nursing services to persons with intellectual disabilities.
• Support the transition of campus residents to supported living in the community.
• Roster duties across days, sleepovers, nights and weekends as required.

Skills

RNID Registration

English proficiency

Team leadership

IT proficiency

Flexible hours

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

\"Enabling people with an intellectual disability to have full and meaningful lives through quality person-centred services in partnership with families\"

The Organisation

Cheeverstown is a voluntary organisation, regulated by the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA).

We provide a wide range of person-centred services, including residential, respite and day services to almost 400 adults with an intellectual disability in the south Dublin area.

Purpose of the Post

The successful applicant will be a valued member of our Nursing staff team, providing a range of services to persons with intellectual disabilities. In line with the strategic priorities and values of Cheeverstown, the Service User is placed at the centre of our circle of support. Therefore, flexibility in your working location is required in order to best support Service Users to achieve their individual desired goals and live full and meaningful lives. We have two contracts available, one permanent and one specified purpose.

Placement is across all areas of Cheeverstown Campus & community as well as our services in the South Dublin area. Applicants must agree to support the transition of campus-based residents to supported living in the community.

Person specification

• Applications are invited from candidates who are currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland in the RNID Division


• Applications from other nurses registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland who have a minimum of 1 years' experience in the area of Intellectual Disability will also be considered


• Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.


• Candidates will possess a high level of communication skills and strong command of English language (both verbally and written)


• A flexible approach to hours to meet the needs of the service is essential, roster requirements include days, sleep over, nights and weekends


• Flexible, responsive to a person-centered approach and the individual needs and abilities of the person


• Candidates should be proficient in I.T.


• Knowledge of the current HIQA Standards and Health Act Regulations 2013


• One years' experience supporting people with an intellectual disability is desirable.


• Ability to lead a team

Other requirements specific to the post

• Knowledge of Irish Healthcare


• Knowledge of HIQA/Safer better healthcare standards


• Strong awareness of Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at risk of Abuse


• Strong understanding of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, with the knowledge to exercise this in care


• Full driver's license and access to use of own car.

Please note

All job offers are subject to two successful references, ongoing Garda Vetting, relevant qualifications and a satisfactory pre-employment medical. Salary is in accordance with HSE consolidated pay scales, depending on qualifications and experience.

Induction weeks are provisionally scheduled to commence on 12th of October 2026 and 9th of November 2026.

A copy of the full job description is available from [e-mail] .