Staff Nurse, Specialist Palliative Care/services For Older Persons

Marymount University Hospital & HospiceCorkPart-timePermanent

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team on the Relief Panel, providing care across Specialist Palliative Care and Services for Older Persons. This role offers the opportunity to work with individuals who have complex, life-limiting illnesses as well as delivering holistic nursing care that addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of residents and their families.

Applicants must be available to work a minimum of two shifts per week, including day, night, and weekend duty.

Essential Criteria

A candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post

  • Be registered in the relevant Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered.
  • A minimum of two years’ acute care experience within the Irish healthcare sector is required.
  • Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level.
  • Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
  • Qualifications and skills noted below are desirable, but candidates who possess them may be given higher priority during shortlisting.

  • Experience in Palliative or Oncology Nursing
  • Proficiency in Information Systems and Technology, or a willingness to undertake training, is essential.
  • Hold a post-registration qualification in Palliative Care or Oncology
  • A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Marymount University Hospital & Hospice from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

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