Part-Time Community Nurse: Child Home Care

Ability West; Tuam; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Moving & handling

Wheelchair assistance

Education

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

Job description

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