Staff Nurse Intellectual Disability Services in County Dublin
- Salary
- €38,166–€56,592 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 28 Jul 2026
About the Role
Staff Nurse Intellectual Disability Services
Peamount Road, Newcastle North, Newcastle, County Dublin, Ireland
Full time, Part-time
€38,166 - 56,592
Fluent English
Closing date: 28 Jul 2026 11:00 PM
Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that operates in partnership with the HSE Health Region, Dublin and Midlands to provide a range of health and social care services. Peamount Healthcare is a registered charity and is directly funded by the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004. The hospital provides consultant led, multidisciplinary, specialist rehabilitation services to patients at the right time and in the right place, which improve patient outcomes. Peamount Healthcare provides specialist rehabilitation in Neurology, Age-Related, Respiratory and Rheumatology. The services provided also include continuing care services for the older person, adults with neurological disabilities and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
To provide holistic support to residents living in Peamount Healthcare Intellectual Disability Services
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Be registered in the live Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be registered in the Intellectual Disability Nurse Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- At least three years post qualification experience
- Experience working in the social care setting
- Experience working with the person with Intellectual Disability
- Experience working in a lone working environment
- Full, clean, manual driving license
Skills, Competencies and Knowledge
- Understanding of person-centredness
- Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated understanding of behaviours of concern
- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding theory and practice
- Experience with the Health Information and Quality Authority
- Strong team work values
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Strong understanding of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, with the knowledge to exercise this in care
- Knowledge of Irish Healthcare
- Passion to work as a nurse in a social care setting
Details
Tenure: Permanent Full Time & Part Time available
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours (Full Time)/Various Hours (Part Time) – the allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with needs of service
Location of Post: Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
Working Model: Fully Onsite
Annual Leave: As per Health Service Executive (HSE)
Reporting Relationship: Assistant Director of Nursing and Social Care, Clinical Nurse Managers 1, 2 & 3, Person In Charge
Panel: A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose contract vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.
Proposed Interview Date: Week of 3rd/10th August 2026
Take Up Appointment: Successful applicant(s) must be available to take up the role within a reasonable timeframe
How to Apply
Informal enquiries For queries specifically related to the position outlined, please contact Louise Butler, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), at lbutler@peamount.ie
For further information regarding the terms and conditions of employment and the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@peamount.ie
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Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Staff Nurse Intellectual Disability Services role?
- The key responsibilities include providing holistic support to residents, cooperating and sharing responsibilities for the continuing care needs of the residents, assuming a supervisory role in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager, liaising with other agencies, attending hospital and GP appointments, managing medication, and maintaining a supportive environment.
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- Candidates must be registered in the live Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role, and have at least three years post-qualification experience.
- What are the benefits of working at Peamount Healthcare?
- Benefits include a pension, yearly increment, bike to work scheme, free parking, onsite café, Peamount Choir/Social Groups, Employee Assistance Programme, educational funding, subsidised canteen, award-winning tranquillity room, and staff/family fun days.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- The salary range is €38,166–€56,592 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 28 Jul 2026 11:00 PM.