Community Nurse in Galway

About the Role

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. Corlann provides services to more than 6,000 people each year who have an intellectual disability, including those who also have autism. Funded under Section 38 of the Health Act, we remain deeply committed to a person-centred approach—one that honours each individual’s strengths, aspirations, and rights. Our aim is always to provide, as far as possible, personalised supports that empower people to identify and achieve their own life goals, and to live as valued, equal, and active citizens in their communities.

The Community Nurse (CNM1) has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The successful candidate must provide leadership and vision in the development of the service in line with HIQA National Standards, New Directions, Personal Outcomes Measures and participate actively in any future service developments.

Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator / Area Manager

Requirements

Ø A current live Register Certificate with NMBI (Bord Altranais) is an essential requirement, RNID/RMHN qualification is desirable.

Ø Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities.

Ø Qualifications in Phlebotomy and Nurse Prescribing are an advantage; a willingness to undertake these courses is desirable.

Ø Experience of working with individuals who have complex medical needs is a requirement of the job.

Ø Experience in a leadership role is desirable.

Ø Candidates should be able to demonstrate direction, communication and team working skills and be a flexible and dynamic individual who will relate to people in a range of situations with an understanding of and commitment to the principles of public accountability as they apply in the health service.

Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is an essential requirement.

Ø Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.

Details

Location: Galway

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time

Salary: €57,780–€68,046 per year

Closing date: 29 Sept 2026

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week based on a 7 day duty roster with day, night and weekend cover required for this post. An On Call responsibility is an essential requirement of the post. This responsibility is shared on a rotational basis across the wider management team, with an allowance provided for undertaking this duty.

Annual Leave: 25 days per annum. Service Related Leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years nursing service.

Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion.

Tenure: There is currently one permanent full time pensionable post available.

How to Apply

Informal enquiries for this post to: Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Tuesday 29th September 2026