Psychiatric Nurse - Intellectual Disability

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - Intellectual Disability Services Mayo

Location: County Mayo, with a focus on Swinford and surrounding areas
Setting: Intellectual Disability (ID) Services
Position: Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
Shifts: Ad hoc shifts, depending on service requirements
Pay Rate: Starting from €30 per hour, plus applicable premiums for qualifying shifts

About the Role

Access Healthcare is recruiting compassionate, skilled and reliable Registered Psychiatric Nurses to support individuals within Intellectual Disability (ID) facilities across County Mayo, particularly in the Swinford area.

This opportunity is ideal for nurses seeking flexible, ad hoc agency shifts while providing high-quality, person-centred care. You will play an important role in supporting individuals' physical, psychological and emotional wellbeing, promoting independence and ensuring that each person is treated with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care in line with individual care plans.

• Support individuals with their physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing.

• Administer medications safely in accordance with prescriptions and clinical procedures.

• Monitor health conditions and recognise and escalte changes in wellbeing.

• Promote independence, dignity, choice and individual rights.

• Support positive behavioural approaches in line with individual needs and care plans.

• Maintain accurate nursing records and documentation.

• Collaborate with healthcare assistants, multidisciplinary teams and other professionals.

• Follow safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety and clinical governance procedures.

• Maintain professional standards and confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) in the appropriate nursing division.

• Experience in intellectual disability services is desirable.

• Strong clinical assessment, communication and organisational skills.

• A compassionate, respectful and professional approach.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

• Flexibility to cover ad hoc shifts across Mayo, particularly in Swinford and surrounding areas.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay starting from €30 per hour, plus applicable premiums for qualifying shifts.

• Flexible, ad hoc agency shifts.

• Opportunities across ID facilities in County Mayo, particularly Swinford.

• Weekly pay.

• Ongoing support from the Access Healthcare team.

Access Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are assessed fairly against the registration, qualifications and competencies required for the role.