Healthcare Nurse

Registered Nurse — Specialist Medical Residential Children’s Service

About the Role

We are inviting applications from registered nurses to join a specialist residential service for children with complex medical and disability needs. The home is fully equipped and supported by a multidisciplinary team providing on-site therapy. The successful candidate will deliver effective, efficient, and quality-assured care to all residents.

Main Duties

• Provide individualised care in line with each person’s care plan and sound clinical judgment.

• Assess needs and develop person-centred care plans, incorporating input from the Care Services team.

• Lead and support Care Assistants: allocate and supervise tasks; provide guidance, leadership, and training as required.

• Attend and contribute to staff meetings.

• Coordinate documentation and transport for external appointments and emergency services.

• Maintain accurate, specific, person-centred progress notes for all residents and give a comprehensive handover to the incoming nurse.

• Keep medication kardex information accurate and up to date.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) — RNID Division.

• Working knowledge of HIQA National Standards and Health Act Regulations for Residential Care Settings.

• Proficient IT skills; strong communication; team player; committed to high-quality, person-focused care.

• Rostering: 12-hour rotating shifts (Days, Live Nights, Weekends); flexibility required.

• Full driver’s licence and access to own car.

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and extensive training programme.

• Ongoing mentoring, support, and CPD.

• Career progression opportunities.

• Competitive salary with increments; premium rates on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

• Flexible scheduling to support staff and service users.

• 4 working weeks’ annual leave.

• Refer-a-friend initiative.

• Well-resourced environment with MDT access.

• Employee Assistance Programme (for staff and families).

How to Apply

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