Community Nurse - Tuam

Ability West; Tuam; Vor Ort; EUR 28.000 - 41.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ability West is seeking a Community Nurse to provide home-based nursing support to a child in Tuam. This part-time role comprises two evening shifts per week (3.5 hours each) and a Saturday shift of 5 hours, totaling 12 hours per week.

The role focuses on safe, person-centred care and enabling participation in meaningful activities. The role is based in the child’s home and local community; you will liaise with parents and health professionals, follow care plans, monitor health, manage epilepsy

Qualifikationen

• Registered nurse with NMBI registration.
• Experience supporting children with complex healthcare needs.
• Hoist operation and moving and handling.
• Supporting wheelchair users.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport.

Aufgaben

• Provide nursing care and support to a child within their home and community.
• Monitor and respond to the child’s healthcare needs during support hours.
• Manage epilepsy care according to care plans and protocols.
• Administer, monitor and record prescribed medications per policy.
• Set up, monitor PEG feeding and hydration as required.
• Safely operate hoisting equipment and follow moving & handling procedures.
• Support mobility requirements and wheelchair positioning.
• Maintain dignity, independence and person-centred care.
• Maintain records and liaise with parents and healthcare professionals.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Empathy

Moving & handling

Wheelchair assistance

Ausbildung

Nursing registration with NMBI (RGN/RNID/RCN or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

Location: On site / Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Nursing & Midwifery
Salary: Competitive salary

Overview of Ability West

Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with an intellectual disability and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are: day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports.The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society.Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.

Job Title

Community Nurse (Child Support)

Overview of Role

Ability West is seeking an experienced and compassionate nurse to provide community-based nursing supports to a child in their home environment. This part-time role comprises two evening shifts per week (3.5 hours each) and a Saturday shift of 5 hours. The role involves delivering safe, person-centred care and supporting the child to participate in meaningful activities while ensuring their health, wellbeing and comfort are maintained at all times.

Department/Location

The role is based within the child's home and local community in the Tuam area. Occasional attendance at meetings, training and healthcare appointments may be required in accordance with service needs.

Working Hours

• Two weekday evening shifts per week (3.5 hours per shift).
• One Saturday shift per week (5 hours).
• Total contracted hours: 12 hours per week.
• Flexibility may be required occasionally to meet the child's assessed support needs.

Key Duties

• Provide nursing care and support to a child within their home and community environment.
• Monitor, assess and respond appropriately to the child's healthcare needs during support hours.
• Manage and support the child's epilepsy care in accordance with prescribed care plans, risk assessments and emergency protocols.
• Administer, monitor and record prescribed medications in line with Ability West's Medication Management Policy.
• Set up, administer and monitor PEG feeding and hydration requirements as required.
• Safely operate hoisting equipment and adhere to all moving and handling procedures.
• Support the child's mobility requirements, including safe use of their wheelchair and positioning equipment.
• Provide personal care and support in a manner that promotes dignity, choice and independence.
• Maintain accurate records, progress notes, medication records and incident reports as required.
• Liaise effectively with parents/guardians and relevant healthcare professionals regarding the child's health and wellbeing.
• Observe and report any changes in the child's health status, behaviour or support needs.
• Support the child to participate in age-appropriate activities within the home and community.
• Promote a safe environment and implement all health, safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Attend meetings, training and supervision as required.
• Work in accordance with the child's support plan, risk assessments and nursing care plans.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with GDPR and organisational policies.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all Ability West policies, procedures and guidelines, including Children First, Trust in Care, Dignity at Work and Health & Safety requirements.
• Participate in mandatory and role-specific training to maintain competence in epilepsy management, PEG feeding, medication administration and moving & handling.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as assigned by the line manager.
• Complete and maintain seizure monitoring records and follow emergency protocols where required.
• Ensure equipment associated with PEG feeding, mobility and health supports is maintained in a safe and clean condition.

The list of key duties is not exhaustive.

Person Specification/ Criteria

• Possession of a recognised nursing qualification (RGN, RNID, RCN or equivalent) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Demonstrated experience supporting children or adults with complex healthcare needs.
• Experience and competency in:
• Hoist operation and moving and handling.
• Supporting wheelchair users.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and professional nursing standards.
• Full current driving licence and access to own transport.
• Genuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality.
• Flexible, responsible and mature approach to work.
• Professional, accountable and safety-focused.
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Commitment to person-centred supports and quality care.

Closing date for applications is Friday 27th November 2026.

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