Intellectual Disability Nurse – South Dublin
3Q Recruitment is hiring an Intellectual Disability Nurse to support adults with intellectual disabilities in residential, day and community-based services in South Dublin.
This is a front-line role within a structured environment, focused on delivering high-quality patient care, promoting independence, and supporting overall wellbeing.
The Role
You will provide person-centred nursing care, ensure the health, safety and dignity of service users while working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to adults with intellectual disabilities
- Support individuals with personal care, daily living and health needs
- Develop, implement and review individual care plans
- Administer medication in line with best practice and clinical guidelines
- Monitor health and wellbeing and report any concerns appropriately
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records
- Follow infection control, hygiene and safeguarding procedures
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and external healthcare providers
- Promote independence, wellbeing, and inclusion of service users
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RNID) with active registration with NMBI
- Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities
- Strong clinical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and patient safety standards
- Ability to work effectively in a structured, compliance-driven environment
- Legal right to work in Ireland
- Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles
- International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16
- Driving licence and access to transport desirable
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Daytime shifts
- Premium rates for weekends & Bank Holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive team environment
- Pathway to permanent roles
About Us:
At 3Q Recruitment, we operate a People-First approach.
We are a full-suite specialist agency in Temporary Recruitment and Permanent Recruitment, connecting the healthcare sector with experienced, reliable catering and hospitality professionals across Ireland. With our Head Office in Dublin and Candidate & Processing Hubs in Offaly and Galway, we support non-profit, community and healthcare services nationwide with high-quality temporary staffing solutions and permanent recruitment services.
Our team supports both candidates and employers with tailored recruitment services including interview preparation, upskilling, administrative guidance, on-site visits and 24/7 support. Whether you are seeking flexible temporary work or long-term permanent opportunities, we work closely with you to match the right role to your experience and career goals.
What sets us apart? We go the extra mile for both candidates and clients. Our recruitment services are built on our 3 Q’s: Quality, Qualified and Quantity. With over 25 years of experience, 5 million temporary staffing hours, 200+ professionals on our panel and hundreds of careers developed through both Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, we don’t just fill jobs, we build teams and grow careers.
Apply Today!
If you’re ready for a fulfilling role as a Intellectual Disability Nurse in South Dublin, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.
For more information about this position and other opportunities across Temporary Staffing and Permanent Recruitment, please contact our Office Team at (01) 878 3335.
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Job Expiry: May 9, 2026
