Registered General Nurse (Agency)
Agency Nurse – ID Residential Service
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Agency Nurse to provide high-quality, person-centred care within a residential Intellectual Disability service. You’ll support adults with complex healthcare needs while working as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote their health, wellbeing, dignity, and independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care.
- Administer medications, PEG feeds, enemas, and provide wound care.
- Perform female intermittent catheterisation and manage suprapubic catheters.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including MARs and nursing notes.
- Liaise with GPs, families, pharmacies, and the wider MDT.
- Support manual handling, infection prevention, and respond to changing clinical needs.
Essential Requirements
- Active NMBI registration.
- Previous experience in Intellectual Disability, Residential, Community, or Adult Nursing.
- Competent in PEG feeding, catheter care, medication administration, and wound care.
- Strong communication, clinical judgement, and organisational skills.
- Up-to-date Manual Handling and CPR (or willingness to obtain).
- Full driving licence desirable.
Desirable
- Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Knowledge of HIQA Standards and residential disability services.
We are looking for a reliable, flexible, and compassionate nurse who is committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care.
Please reach out to cmoloney@medforce.ie for more information.
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