Community Nurse ( 12 months Fixed Term Contract )

Unipharmedtech; Ireland; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniphar is seeking an experienced registered nurse for an on‑the‑road role covering the Leinster area. The position offers a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with potential to become permanent based on performance.

You will assess referrals, sign‑post to services, and travel across the wider Leinster region. The role requires cannulation and IV administration in home and community settings, strong IT skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• An Bord Altranais nursing registration.
• Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital or community setting.
• Proficient in cannulation & phlebotomy.
• Must have a keen interest in community nursing.
• Full clean driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel domestically.
• Basic IT/computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Proficient cannulation and phlebotomy – essential.
• Administration/education of sub‑cutaneous therapies.
• IV administration therapies in home settings.
• Maintain full compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Completion of electronic nursing records, ensuring relevant information is recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
• Report details of adverse events, product complaints and/or clinical incidents as per company policy.
• Basic IT/computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop relationships with new contacts.
• Displays flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating sound judgement and good time‑management skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry or a similar discipline is desirable, but not essential.

Skills

Cannulation

Phlebotomy

Communication

Teamwork

IT/computer skills

Education

Nursing registration with An Bord Altranais

5+ years post-registration experience in acute hospital or community setting

Job description

Position Overview

Base Location: South Dublin & North Kildare. This is an on‑the‑road type of position, travelling to the wider Leinster area. The role requires 39 hours per week, Monday to Sunday – 3 long shifts per week, over a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, with a strong possibility of becoming permanent based on performance and business needs.

With a genuine passion for improving patient care, you will be an enthusiastic and experienced registered nurse. You will work as part of the triage team, assessing referrals in a timely manner and sign‑posting to other teams and services to deliver care needs. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that creates a warm and progressive environment for outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Proficient cannulation and phlebotomy – essential.
• Administration/education of sub‑cutaneous therapies.
• IV administration therapies in home settings.
• Maintain full compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Completion of electronic nursing records, ensuring relevant information is recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
• Report details of adverse events, product complaints and/or clinical incidents as per company policy.
• Basic IT/computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop relationships with new contacts.
• Displays flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating sound judgement and good time‑management skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry or a similar discipline is desirable, but not essential.

Qualifications

• An Bord Altranais nursing registration.
• Minimum of 5 years post‑registration experience in an acute hospital or community setting.
• Proficient in cannulation & phlebotomy.
• Must have a keen interest in community nursing.
• Full clean driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel domestically.
• Basic IT/computer skills.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented with excellent time‑management skills.
• Flexibility to work independently and as part of a team.
• Calm, reassuring and professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to interact positively with all relevant personnel.
• Highly organised and efficient with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting team priorities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Uniphar is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate and welcome all responses.