About Us
Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation, funded by the HSE under Section 38. We support people with intellectual disabilities through residential care, day services, independent living, job advocacy, and vocational training.
Purpose of the Post
Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Intellectual Disability Community Nurse will be on a permanent contract. Providing experienced, specialised RNID nursing support within the Stewarts Care Community Nursing Team through an in-reach service model, the successful candidate will deliver clinical nursing supports across multiple community homes. This position requires strong clinical judgment, experience in community or residential care, and the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary framework.
Experience and Qualifications
- Currently registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland in the RNID Division.
- A minimum of two years’ post-registration experience is desirable.
- Applications from other nurses registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland who have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in the area of Intellectual Disability will also be considered
- Candidates will possess a high level of communication skills, work well within a team and be able to provide high quality focused care
- Must have strong command of English language (both verbally and written) and be eligible to work in Ireland
- Candidates should be proficient in I.T.
- Full driver’s licence and access to own car.
Benefits and Perks
- Financial: Public sector pay & pension, sick pay scheme, VHI group insurance scheme, Hospital Saturday Fund, Health Services Credit Union.
- Career Development: Education and CPD support, progression and development opportunities.
- Family & Lifestyle: Enhanced parental leave benefits, Cycle to Work scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Free online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted leisure centre (gym and pool), subsidied onsite canteen.
Note: Certain benefits are available following successful completion of the probation period
Salary
In line with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales, the current salary scale is [Insert Grade Type], €37,288 – €55,477 per annum (including LSI).
Reference SC25-829
For more details, see the job description in the Additional Information section below.
Stewarts Care is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
Applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process may contact recruitment@stewartscare.ie in confidence.
