Aurora is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join its intellectual disability services team in Kilkenny. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers the chance to support individuals in a person-centred environment focused on dignity, inclusion, and high-quality care.
This Staff Nurse role in Kilkenny is ideal for nursing professionals who are passionate about intellectual disability services and committed to delivering compassionate clinical care while supporting service users to achieve meaningful outcomes in their daily lives.
Reference
Reference: AURORA11
Job Overview
The successful candidate will work as part of Aurora’s multidisciplinary healthcare team, delivering high standards of nursing care to adults with intellectual disabilities. The role involves supporting service users across residential and community-based settings while promoting independence, wellbeing, and person-centred support.
This permanent nursing opportunity provides long-term career stability within a respected Section 38 organisation operating in partnership with publicly funded healthcare services in Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Support service users in achieving personal and healthcare goals
- Administer medications and maintain accurate clinical records
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Promote dignity, independence, and person-centred care practices
- Participate in care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures
- Support families and advocates through effective communication and care coordination
- Maintain compliance with HIQA standards and organisational policies
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered Nurse qualification recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Experience or interest in intellectual disability nursing services
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to person-centred and evidence-based care
- Knowledge of safeguarding and healthcare compliance standards
- Flexibility and adaptability within residential or community settings
- Previous experience in disability services is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary for this Staff Nurse position in Kilkenny will be competitive and aligned with the organisation’s pay structure for nursing grades. This is a permanent whole-time position offering long-term career development opportunities within disability healthcare services.
Benefits may include structured training, professional development support, annual leave entitlements, pension-related benefits, and access to multidisciplinary healthcare experience within a supportive environment.
Location & Employer Information
Based in Kilkenny, Aurora provides specialist services supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities across residential and community settings. The organisation focuses on delivering person-centred care that promotes inclusion, independence, and quality of life for service users.
This role sits within the HSE Dublin and South East health region under a Section 38 publicly funded organisation structure. While advertised through the HSE recruitment system, employment terms and conditions are managed directly by Aurora.
Application Details
Applications for this Staff Nurse job in Kilkenny can be submitted online through Aurora’s recruitment portal.
For application assistance or informal enquiries, contact Denise Foran, HR Project Officer.
Telephone: 056-7722170
Email: hr@aurorakilkenny.ie
Proposed Interview Date: 29 May 2026
Last Day to Apply: 23 May 2026 at 05:00 PM
