Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE) – West and North West Region
Location: Donegal, Ireland
Category: Nursing and Midwifery (Grade Code 213T)
Reference: N0192025
Date Posted: 17 October 2025
Closing Date: 1 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
About the Role
The Health Service Executive (HSE) West and North West is inviting applications for the Staff Nurse – Intellectual Disability supplementary panel (Rolling Campaign N0192025). This campaign aims to form panels from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, and temporary vacancies in Donegal may be filled.
As part of the nursing team, you will deliver compassionate, person-centred care to individuals with intellectual disabilities in residential, respite, and community settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to clients with intellectual disabilities.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across HSE services.
- Support health promotion, independence, and inclusion initiatives.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor health outcomes.
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to HSE policies.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- Be registered (or eligible for registration) on the Intellectual Disability Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Evidence of active registration at time of appointment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of HSE values, person-centred care, and health & safety standards.
Desirable
- Post-registration experience in an Intellectual Disability setting.
- Further qualifications or training relevant to the specialty.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer
- Salary Scale (1 August 2025): €37,288 – €55,477 per annum (13 points including LSI) as per Department of Health Circular 6/2025.
- Contract Types Available: Permanent, Fixed Term, and Specified Purpose – both full-time and part-time.
- Work Location: County Donegal (various service units).
- Pension scheme participation under the HSE superannuation policy.
- Structured professional development and access to continuing education.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
Ready to Apply?
This is a rolling campaign — applications are accepted continuously until 1 May 2026 (12:00 PM).
For informal enquiries, contact:
- Una Gallagher, Director of Nursing – 087 2455263
- Sheila Duffy, Director of Nursing – 087 2531906
