Staff Nurse, Respite Services

St Micheal's House

Staff Nurse – Respite Services

Positions available

Ailesbury – Part Time - Permanent

Donabate Adult Respite - Full Time - Specific Purpose Contract

Donabate Children’s Respite – Full Time - Specific Purpose Contract

St. Michael’s House is a leading community-based organisation providing a person-centred human rights-based service to individuals with intellectual disabilities. 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 in the greater Dublin Area. It supports c. 2,300 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. The values of St. Michael’s House are Respect, Kindness, Honesty, Excellence and Creativity.

The role of the Staff Nurse involves delivering holistic, person-centred nursing care and support to individuals with intellectual, physical, &/or sensory disabilities. The goal is to promote independence and enhance quality of life across all aspects of daily living during their stay in respite.

Staff provide a variety of nursing, social and emotional support needs. Individuals are supported during their breaks to engage in community-based activities and to achieve a meaningful respite break.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-standard nursing care in line with NMBI Code of Conduct, relevant legislation and within organisational policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• To work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support individuals with their health, wellbeing, and social care.
• To improve experience and outcomes for individuals with an intellectual disability.
• Advocate for the rights, will and preferences of individuals, promoting dignity and inclusion.

Essential Requirements:

• Hold a RNID qualification, and be presently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).Other nursing disciplines can apply if they have at least 1 year experience in working with people with an intellectual disability
• Newly Qualified RNID’s are encouraged to apply
• Experience in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and those with positive behaviour supports
• Have a working knowledge of SafeGuarding Policy
• Knowledge of HIQA regulations for residential services
• Strong commitment to person-centred human rights-based support and team-based working
• A valid driver’s licence is preferred due to travel requirements but not essential

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.

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Generous Annual Leave
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Career Progression
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD

Salary Scale : €38,023 - €55826 LSI

• Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above

To Apply:

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
• A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this role with St. Michael’s House.
• Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Informal Enquiries:

• Audrey Corcoran (Service Manager) - Audrey.Corcoran@smh.ie
• Fiona Madden (Clinical Nurse Manager 2/PIC) Ailesbury Respite - Fiona.Madden@smh.ie
• Judy Beach (CNM2) Donabate Adult Respite (CNM2) - Judy.Beach@smh.ie
• Sinead Walker (CNM2) Donabate Children’s Respite - Sinead.Walker@smh.ie

Closing Date:Friday, 8th May 2026 at 5:00pm

• We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for the interview dates etc. Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s)
• All interviews will be held in person

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

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