Staff Nurse

Mowlam Healthcare; Kilcolgan; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours contracts (full &

Sunday Premium Rates

Double time on Bank Holidays

Induction training & continued in‑home

Career progression opportunities

Internal transfer opportunities

Employee Recognition Programme

Paid trainings

Retail discounts

Employee Referral Incentive Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Death In Service Benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Mowlam Healthcare invites applications for a Staff Nurse role at Kilcolgan Nursing Home. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring dignity, respect, and compassion while upholding professional standards within a positive team environment.

Requirements include NMBI registration, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. The role offers guaranteed hours (full and part-time) with ample development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active NMBI live registration.
• Ability to lead, organise, and communicate effectively.
• Strong decision-making and team collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to inspire others and work on own initiative.
• Committed to high standards of person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care that respects the dignity, privacy, and individuality of each resident.
• Act as a Named Nurse, maintaining all relevant documentation accurately.
• Build relationships with residents, families and visitors and provide support especially in bereavement.
• Adhere to Mowlam Healthcare policies and standards.
• Maintain clear, concise records in line with legislation and internal standards.
• Safeguard administration and management of drugs and medicines according to policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of HIQA standards and participate in inspections.

Skills

First level registration

NMBI live register

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Initiative

Care quality

Tools

NMBI registration tools

Job description

We are now inviting applications for the role of Staff Nurse to join Kilcolgan Nursing Home.

The Role

As a Staff Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to our residents. You will ensure dignity, respect, and compassion are at the heart of everything you do, while maintaining professional standards and contributing to a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care that respects the dignity, privacy, and individuality of each resident.
• Act as a Named Nurse, maintaining all relevant documentation accurately.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and visitors, providing support and comfort where needed, particularly in times of bereavement.
• Ensure all Mowlam Healthcare policies and standards are understood and adhered to by staff.
• Maintain clear, concise, and accurate records in line with legislation and internal standards.
• Safeguard the administration, custody, and control of all drugs and medicines in accordance with policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of HIQA standards and participate in inspection processes.
• Manage admissions in line with procedures, ensuring all documentation is completed.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals regarding resident discharge to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

• First level registration
• Registered on the NMBI live register.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Strong decision-making ability.
• Self-motivated with the ability to inspire others.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Results-driven and committed to high standards of care.

What’s on offer

• Guaranteed hours contracts (full & part time)
• Sunday Premium Rates
• Double time on Bank Holidays
• Comprehensive induction training & continued in-house training/professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression within & across the organisation.
• Internal transfer opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programme
• Paid trainings
• Retail discounts
• Employee Referral Incentive Scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Death In Service Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme

Note

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically.