Staff Nurses - Children’s Hub

Horizons Cork; Cork; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public pension

Career development

Flexible environment

Bike to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

Horizons Cork in Montenotte, Cork, is seeking Staff Nurses to join the Horizons Children’s Hub. The role focuses on compassionate, patient-centred care for children with disabilities, with both part-time and full-time positions available.

You will work within the Children’s Services in Montenotte, supporting complex healthcare needs and coordinating with the disability network team to deliver high-quality care. Opportunities for development and a supportive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Possess a relevant third level qualification in Nursing.
• Be on the live register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to children and young people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Assist in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual support plans.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and service development.
• Ensure safeguarding, dignity and inclusion are central to practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Horizons, Montenotte, Cork Are you a compassionate and dedicated nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with disabilities? Join our team at the Horizons Children’s Hub, where your clinical skills and caring nature will help support children and families to thrive.

Staff Nurses Horizons Children’s Hub Horizons, Montenotte, Cork Are you a compassionate and dedicated nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with disabilities? Join our team at the Horizons Children’s Hub, where your clinical skills and caring nature will help support children and families to thrive. Position: Staff Nurse Children’s Hub (2 x part time positions) or 1 Full Time position. Grade: Staff Nurse Location: Montenotte, Cork. Please note: The initial assignment will be within Children’s Services in Montenotte. However, in line with organisational needs, this may be subject to change. Hours: 37.5 hours over a two-week period (part-time )75hrs per fortnight (full time) evening and weekend work will be part of the role). Employment type: Part Time Permanent, Full Time permanent. Staff Nurse: The 13-point salary scale for the post as of 01/06/2026: €38,166, €40,158, €41,175, €42,519, €44,213, €45,907, €47,591, €49,049, €50,509 €51,973, €53,466, €54,956, €56,592LSI

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Note: Applicants will be shortlisting based on the information provided on the application form.

About The Role

As a Staff Nurse in our Children’s Hub you will be a key part of a dynamic and supportive team providing high-quality, person-centred care. You will work collaboratively with all team members in the Hub and across all short breaks services in the region to support the complex healthcare needs and children and young people accessing our services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to children and young people with intellectual disabilities and / or autism.
• Support the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual support plans / short breaks passports in conjunction with the child’s disability network team (CDNT) and other relevant services.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and contribute to service development.
• Ensure safeguarding, dignity and inclusion are central to all practice.

Requirements

• Possess a relevant third level qualification in Nursing, be on the live register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• Have update to date permissions to work and reside in Ireland at time of application.
• Have very good interpersonal skills and the flexibility to meet the changing needs of the people Horizons supports are essential requirements.
• Experience working with people with children with an intellectual disabilities and/or autism is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Have proficient IT Skills.
• Be flexible and a team player.
• A full clean driving license is an advantage.

What we offer

• Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A flexible and supportive work environment.
• Membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme.
• An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Bike to work scheme.

Informal enquiries may be made to Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager (086 6063302) or Patricia Hetherington, Assistant Director of Nursing 086 823 3003.

A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill any future full time or part time Staff Nurse positions that may arise in the Childrens Hub within Horizons.

Completed application forms must be submitted by Friday 9th of October 2026.

Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie