Experienced Staff Nurse

Evergreen Care; Carlingford; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Carlingford is inviting applications for the Experienced Staff Nurse position. The role involves ensuring delivery of the highest standard of care and requires a minimum of 3 years' post qualification experience. Excellent interpersonal skills and a management qualification are preferred. This full-time position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Very Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Program

Further Education & Training Support

Flexible working

Free on-site parking

Fantastic opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered with NMBI or entitled to be registered.
• Excellent knowledge of HIQA standards.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of the highest standard of care to Residents.
• Be self-motivated and work as part of a team.
• Act in the best interest of the nursing home and its residents.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Capacity

Continuous Professional Development

Education

Post registration management qualification in health or related field

Minimum 3 years’ post qualification experience

QQI Level 6 Management (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

Location: Carlingford Nursing Home, Dundalk Road, Carlingford

Applications are invited for the position of Experienced Staff Nurse

Why Choose Us

• Very Competitive salary
• A unique, friendly, and caring work environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Further Education & Training Support
• Flexible working
• Free on-site parking
• Fantastic opportunities for professional development

About Us

Evergreen Care is a healthcare organisation providing long- and short-term residential care and services. Although our primary focus is older person care, we also cater to other people who are in need of residential care. In December 2020, Evergreen Care welcomed a new management structure and currently operates 11 Nursing Homes nationwide. We offer a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland communities. Each of our homes focuses on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care

To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses, and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of the highest standard of care to Residents.
• Assisting in the day-to-day management and operations of the Home in line with the Health Act 2007 and National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland.
• Always represent the nursing home and act in the best interest of the nursing home and its residents.
• Be self-motivated with a desire to work as part of a team focussed on developing improved models of care within the Home.
• Be proactive in seeking opportunities for improvements and embrace change.

Required Education, Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post qualification experience
• Post registration management qualification in health or a related field
• Excellent knowledge of HIQA standards
• Be registered with NMBI or be entitled to be so registered
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
• Possesses the clinical, administrative and leadership capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role
• Ability to work on own initiative

About The Role

Desirable Requirements (Skills & Qualifications)

• Management Experience would be a bonus
• Management Course QQI Level 6 is highly desirable

Position is subject to Garda vetting and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule

• 12 hour shift

Skills Needed

About The Company

Evergreen Care offers a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland’s communities. We currently have 12 homes in our group – all centered on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care. We offer many different types of care depending on individual needs – whether it’s a short stay to recover from an illness or a more long-term decision to make a new home with us.

Company Culture

To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

Required Criteria

• Registered with NMBI

Desired Criteria

• QQI Level 6 Management
• Evidence in Continuous Professional Development

Closing Date: Tuesday 7th October, 2025

Contract Type: fulltime

Salary: Based on Experience