Staff Nurses

Staff Nurses

Initial Assignment - 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 and adults 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 (2 x part time positions)

Grade: Staff Nurse

Location: Montenotte, Cork – Initial Location

Hours: 37.5 hours over a two-week period (evening and weekend work will be part of the role)

Employment type: Part Time Permanent

Note: Your initial assignment will be to the Children’s Hub, however over time and in accordance with Horizon’s operational requirements and our commitment to staff development, staff are assigned to any of the organisation’s locations (adults and children), as needed.

Salary: The 13-point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025 (Pro rata for part time posts):

€37,288, €39,260, €40,267, €41,598, €43,275, €44,952, €46,620, €48,063, €49,509, €50,949 €52,413, €53,873, €55,477 LSI

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.

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 additional needs such as autism or physical and medical conditions.
• 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.
• Possess a valid up to date work visa to work in Ireland.
• 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 essential.

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.

Completed application forms must be submitted by Thursday 29th of January 2026.

Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

Visit our website at horizonscork.ie