Newly Qualified - Staff Nurse - RNID

St. Michael's House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations across the greater Dublin area. The organisation supports approximately 1,953 people, impacting thousands of family members. It is funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA and the Department of Education and Skills. (Figures from 1st May 2021).

Skills and attributes

• Teamwork
• Knowledge of HIQA Regulations/New Directions
• Strong commitment to person centred, human rights based support and team based working

Description

Staff Nurse Positions (Newly Qualified / 4th Year Student RNIDs eligible)

Disability Support Worker (DSW) Roles available until Registration

St. Michael's House is a leading community based organisation providing a person centred human rights based service to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The values are Respect, Kindness, Honesty, Excellence and Creativity.

We currently have vacancies for both Staff Nurse positions and Disability Support Worker (DSW) roles for candidates awaiting NMBI registration. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills and experience in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Staff Nurse (RNID) - Full Time Positions Available

The role of the Staff Nurse (RNID) involves delivering holistic, person centred nursing care and support to individuals with intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities. The goal is to promote independence and enhance quality of life across all aspects of daily living.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard nursing care in line with NMBI Code of Conduct, relevant legislation and organisational policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support individuals with health, wellbeing and social care.
• Improve experience and outcomes for individuals with an intellectual disability.
• Advocate for the rights, will and preferences of individuals, promoting dignity and inclusion.
• Hold a Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability (RNID) qualification and be registered with the NMBI.
• Final year (4th year) RNID student nurses are also eligible to apply while awaiting NMBI registration.
• Have experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities, case management, and positive behaviour support.
• Have knowledge of HIQA regulations, Interim Standards for New Directions and Children's First.
• Show a strong commitment to person centred, human rights based support and team based working.

Disability Support Worker (DSW) - Temporary Positions Available

These roles are available for candidates who are currently completing their RNID qualification and awaiting NMBI registration. As a DSW, you will work under the guidance of qualified nursing staff to provide meaningful, person centred support to individuals.

Ideal Candidates

• Commit to upholding the rights of and improving the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Want to gain practical, hands on experience in a caring and professional environment.
• Be willing to work as part of a supportive interdisciplinary team in residential, children or respite services.

Why Work with St. Michael's House?

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Opportunities for further education and career advancement.
• Career Progression: Clear and growing clinical and management career pathways for nursing staff.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a values driven, inclusive organisation.
• Staff Nurse positions are paid in line with the HSE consolidated Staff Nurse salary scale, a nationally agreed pay structure for nurses working in the Irish public health service.
• Disability Support Worker (DSW) salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the Rezoomo platform and upload the required documentation.

Interview Format

Competency based interviews will be conducted for all positions. Date to be confirmed.

Informal Enquiries

• Joanne Anderson (ADON):
• Keerthi Toshniwal (HR):

St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.