School Nurse

School Nurse Fixed Term Contract of 12 months 30 hours per week Salary: The 13-point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025: €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 Horizons wish to recruit a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic School Nurse to support the students of St Paul’s School, Scoil Bernadette, and Scoil Eanna in Montenotte, Cork. The School Nurse plays an important role in providing a safe and healthy learning environment for students. As the critical link between the home and school environment, they monitor the health and safety of the children under their supervision. They provide direct nursing care to students with disabilities, manage chronic health conditions, administer medications, and create individualised healthcare plans. This role also involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team and external agencies and ensures student safety through first aid and emergency preparedness. As students are only onsite September to June, School Nurse will be required to take their 4 weeks annual leave between July and August each year, the remaining weeks will be allocated to administrative preparation. Key responsibilities: Direct care: Informal enquiries can be made to Patricia Hetherington, Assistant Director of Nursing on 086 823 3003. A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill any future temporary fixed term School Nurse positions that may arise. Completed application forms must be returned no later than Monday 3rd November 2025. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply Visit our website at www.Horizonscork.ie