Reach Ability are currently recruiting for a Full Time Staff Nurse for our Respite House in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to person-centred practice and positive outcomes for adults with intellectual disabilities.
This role operates on a 24-hour residential roster, which includes a combination of day and waking night shifts as part of a planned and predictable schedule.
Waking nigfht shifts form an important part of continuity of care within the service and are supported by clear protocols and on-call management support.
Role Summary
The successful candidate will support the Team Leader, Residential Team Leader and Residential and Day Services Manager in the following:
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Pro-actively supporting service users in their daily lives and choices through a person-centred approach
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Responsible for the health of each service user, i.e. general ill health, noticing ill health and taking appropriate action.
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To make sure that there is a home-like atmosphere for all residents in a manner that will develop the ability of each person to interact with each other and staff.
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Fostering, encouraging and developing participation where appropriate at a social level, for example in local sports and recreational activities and leisure pursuits.
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Fostering good relationships between service users and their own families/carers and maintaining liaison between the Unit and the family/carer of each person.
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Keeping records and making reports as required on all matters including service user attendance, monies received, accidents/incidents, daily and nightly reports & medication.
Minimum Requirements
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Be currently eligible to work in Ireland
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An Bord Altranais Registration (RNID/ RGN / RPN are eligible)
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Full Clean Driving Licence
Remuneration
Salary will be in line with the Staff Nurse HSE Consolidated Payscales (Sept. 2008), €18.94 per hour - €27.66 per hour (DOE)
Panel
A panel may be formed as a result of this competition from which current and future, permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months.
Closing Date
The closing date for receipt of applications is close of business on Friday 4th September 2026, however depending on the volume of applicants we may close applications earlier than that.
Why work for us?
Reach Ability offers a range of benefits to staff including the following:
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Penny Bank, Christmas Savings Scheme
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Excellent rate of pay with premium rates for Sundays, Public Holidays and waking night shifts
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Free Garda Vetting
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Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development
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Education Assistance
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24 days annual leave (pro-rata)
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Paid sick leave
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Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies)
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Opportunities for career progression
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Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
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Employee discounts in our sister company
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Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
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Group Health Insurance Scheme
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Cycle to Work Scheme
Reach Ability are equal opportunities employers.
