Locum Relief Staff Nurse in Roscommon

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 Locum Relief Staff Nurse will be based in Roscommon, covering Hyde Adult Services in Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, and Tremane/Rahara. The role involves supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in various settings, including residential, respite, day, and community services. Staff Nurses fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Staff Nurse and Enhanced Staff Nurse will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices.

Requirements

Candidates must have:

• A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID or RGN qualification is essential.
• A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence.
• Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills.

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service.
• Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes
• Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement
• Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy
• Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour

Details

Location: Hyde Adult Services (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara).

Contract Type: Part-time, Temporary

Salary: €38,166–€56,592 per year

Closing date: 8 Oct 2026

Informal Enquiries to: Nollaig Lavin, Area Manager on 0874130565 or Fidelma Fallon Service Coordinator on 0873654852

How to Apply

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Thursday 8th October 2026