Senior Staff Nurse

recruitNet; Ballincollig; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Sign-on bonus €1,000

Sunday premium rates

Double time on bank holidays

Induction and training

Career progression

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd seeks a Senior Staff Nurse for a Nursing Home in Co Cork, Ireland. The role involves leading nursing care, ensuring dignity and safety for residents, and maintaining compliance with HIQA standards.

Applicants must hold an active NMBI PIN and have a strong gerontological care passion, with eligibility to work in Ireland. The position offers guaranteed hours contracts, with overtime and progression opportunities within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Active NMBI PIN held.
• Passion for gerontological care.
• Eligible to work in Ireland (Stamp 4, Stamp 1G, Irish or EU citizenship or full work rights).
• Ability to lead, make decisions, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents are treated with dignity, privacy and respect.
• Implement Named Nurse model with accurate documentation.
• Build relationships with residents, families and visitors with compassion.
• Maintain records per legislation and healthcare standards.
• Ensure safe custody and administration of medicines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of HIQA standards and participate in inspections.
• Complete admissions accurately with required documentation.
• Coordinate discharge planning for continuity of care.

Skills

NMBI PIN

Gerontological Care

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

RecruitNet International Ltd ishiringan Senior Staff Nurse for a Nursing home in Co Cork, Ireland.

Responsibilities

This position suits for EU/Irish Citizens, Stamp 1G Spouse, Stamp 4 Holders.
Sponsorship not available for this role.

Ensure all residents are treated with dignity, privacy, and respect, recognising and supporting their individuality.

Understand and implement the Named Nurse model, ensuring all related documentation is accurately maintained.

Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and visitors, providing support and compassion at all times, particularly during bereavement.

Ensure full compliance with Healthcare policies and procedures across the team.

Maintain clear, concise, and accurate records in line with legislation and Healthcare standards.

Ensure strict adherence to policies governing the control, administration, and safe custody of medicines.

Demonstrate knowledge of HIQA standards and actively participate in the inspection process.

Ensure that all resident admissions are completed correctly, with all required documentation fully and accurately prepared.

Liaise with healthcare professionals to support safe and coordinated discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care for each resident.

Requirements

Hold an active NMBI PIN and demonstrate a strong passion for Gerontological Care .

Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Proven ability to make sound and effective decisions.

Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others and work independently.

Capable of working well within a team and fostering a positive team environment.

Only candidates holding Stamp 4, Stamp 1G, Irish citizenship, EU/EEA citizenship, or any status granting full work rights in Ireland are eligible to apply.

• Guaranteed hours contracts (full-time & part-time)
• €1,000 tax-free sign-on bonus under the Small Benefit Scheme for new nurses, payable on completion of 6 months with Healthcare.
• Sunday premium rates
• Double time on bank holidays
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing in-house training/professional development
• Career progression opportunities within and across the organisation