Staff Nurse (Enhanced Nurse)

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.

Requirements

Candidates must have a current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID or RGN qualification. 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 and an appreciation of the responsibilities of the post and issues affecting the everyday lives of individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable. Full training will be provided.

Candidates must demonstrate good judgement, discretion and confidentiality. The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate sensitively with family members and work with them for the best outcomes. Creative problem solving skills. The ability to work independently and seek support from multi-disciplinary colleagues as appropriate. Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs. The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy, participate in person-centred planning, individual reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and actively contribute to team based performance management.

Details

The role is based in Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas, Roscommon. The post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. The contract types are Permanent Full-Time, Temporary Full-Time. The salary is €38,166 - €56,592 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). The closing date for applications is 3 August 2026 at 17:00. Interviews will be held on 17 August 2026.

Informal enquiries for this post can be made to Liz Hunt, Clonard Services Area Manager on 086-8824638 or Geraldine McNamara 0870617007.