The Health Service Executive (HSE) is inviting applications for the Staff Nurse Intellectual Disability Rolling Campaign (Ref: N0192025) in Donegal under HSE West and North West. This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers a variety of contract types to suit different career stages and lifestyle needs.
This campaign will create a supplementary panel from which permanent, fixed-term, specified purpose, full-time, and part-time roles may be filled as vacancies arise.
Job Overview
The Staff Nurse Intellectual Disability role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with intellectual disabilities across community and residential settings in Donegal. Successful candidates will work as part of multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, dignity, and optimal health outcomes.
This rolling campaign offers excellent opportunities to join a dynamic healthcare environment within HSE West and North West.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to service users with intellectual disabilities.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Support service users in achieving maximum independence and quality of life.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with professional guidelines and HSE policy.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.
- Promote safeguarding, infection prevention, and risk management standards.
- Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure holistic care delivery.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) in the Intellectual Disability Division.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
- Demonstrated experience in intellectual disability nursing (desirable).
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to person-centred care and continuous professional development.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the HSE Staff Nurse – Intellectual Disability (Grade 213T) pay scale under the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (effective 1 August 2025) .
- Competitive public sector salary with incremental progression.
- Opportunities for permanent and specified purpose contracts.
- Full-time and part-time options available.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave in line with HSE policy.
- Access to professional development and training.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in Donegal, within the HSE West and North West health region, covering Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s public health service provider, delivering a wide range of community and hospital-based services nationwide. This campaign relates specifically to services in Donegal.
Application Details
Reference: N0192025
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: Staff Nurse – Intellectual Disability (213T)
Advertisement Type: External
Campaign Type: Rolling Campaign
Informal enquiries:
- Una Gallagher – Director of Nursing – 087 2455263
- Sheila Duffy – Director of Nursing – 087 2531906
Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks’ notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Apply before the deadline to be considered for upcoming vacancies arising under this rolling panel.
Last Day to Apply: 01 May 2026, 12:00 PM
