Position: Registered Nurse – Residential Support Service
Location: Kilkenny City
Reporting: Residential Service Manager
Employment Type: Permanent, 39 hours per week
Working Hours: Day shifts scheduled between 8:00am and 8:00pm, including some weekend duties.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team supporting residents within a residential care setting. The role focuses on enabling individuals to live meaningful, independent lives while remaining active participants in their local communities.
Key responsibilities include:
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Delivering nursing care, therapeutic support, and practical assistance tailored to individual resident needs.
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Collaborating with colleagues and management to ensure service goals are achieved and continuously improved.
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Encouraging and facilitating resident participation in decisions about their care and daily lives.
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Implementing safe practices and proactive risk management to promote wellbeing and quality of life.
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Supporting residents to experience a positive, comfortable, and engaging home environment.
Candidate Profile
Education & Professional Registration
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Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
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Registration in Intellectual Disability Nursing (RNID) would be advantageous but is not mandatory.
Experience
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Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or complex care needs is highly desirable.
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Familiarity with person-centred care approaches, including low-arousal support strategies, would be beneficial.
Knowledge & Skills
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Understanding of key worker principles and best practices in supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
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Awareness of relevant legislation and standards, including the Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations.
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Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with the capacity to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
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Competence in using basic computer systems.
Core Competencies
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Commitment to a rights-based approach to care.
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Adaptability, resilience, and a positive attitude toward change.
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Effective teamwork and relationship-building skills.
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Strong organisational and planning abilities.
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Creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Additional Requirements
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Full, valid driving licence.
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Active NMBI registration.
Benefits
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24 days annual leave
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Paid sick leave scheme
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Employer pension contribution
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Employee discount programme
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Educational support scheme
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Cycle to Work initiative
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Workplace wellness programme
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Staff savings scheme
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Ongoing professional development opportunities
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