Staff Nurses | Wicklow

Our Lady’s Hospice; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ireland seeks Staff Nurses for their Palliative Care Unit. The successful candidates will provide compassionate nursing care, adhere to high standards, and support both patients and their families throughout the palliative care journey. Applicants must be registered nurses with NMBI and have the ability to fulfill the role's clinical and administrative responsibilities. Full-time and part-time positions are available, suited for various levels of experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative care approach.
• Experience using an Electronic Patient Record (EPR).
• 1+ years post-qualification experience is ideal, but newly qualified nurses are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a compassionate and supportive environment in the ward.
• Contribute to the highest standards of palliative nursing care.
• Support the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families.

Skills

Registered General Nurse with NMBI

Clinical and administrative capacity

Education

Qualification in Palliative Care

Job description

Staff Nurses

• Successful candidates will be placed on a recruitment panel for future positions
• Full‑time (37.5 hours) and part‑time (18.75 hours)
• Indefinite duration contracts and Temporary Contracts
• Based in Magheramore, Co. Wicklow
• HSE funded or BOD Funded in Palliative Care

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services has several opportunities for staff nurses in our in‑patient Palliative Care Unit. The successful candidate will help to ensure a compassionate and supportive environment on the ward, contributing to the highest possible standards of palliative nursing care. The post holder will understand and uphold the Core Values of OLH&CS, and the philosophy of person‑centred, holistic care, addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and supporting their families throughout the palliative care journey.

Essential criteria

• Registered General Nurse with NMBI
• Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role

Desirable criteria

• Qualification in Palliative Care
• 1+ year post‑qualification experience – consideration will be given to newly qualified nurses
• Experience of palliative care approach
• Experience of using an Electronic Patient Record (EPR)

Informal enquiries are most welcome. Please contact Catriona Murray – Assistant Director of Nursing, Blackrock and Wicklow Hospice – 0874 887 415 – [e-mail]

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification is available to download below or from the Human Resources Department – [e-mail] – [phone].

A panel may be formed from which future Staff Nurse positions in Wicklow (indefinite duration, full time & part time) may be filled in line with Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services’ panel management guidelines.