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Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Social Worker to join our team in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Contract Type: Specified Purpose. Contract Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Salary Scale: €69,179 – €81,393 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 34 days per annum. Overview of the Post: The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a quality Social Work service to adults with disabilities accessing our services, and to their families. This service will include assessment and intervention to meet the ongoing complex and challenging needs of our Service Owners. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: · Must be registered in the Social Workers Register by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU. · Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. · Maintain live annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU. · Have three years’ relevant post qualification experience. · Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. · Eligible to work in the State. Desirable Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 17th June 2026 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Occupational Therapist Staff Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Staff Grade Occupational Therapistto join our team in Kerry. Contract Type: 1 year fixed term Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €42,384 to €61,945 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations Annual Leave Entitlement : 32 days per annum pro rata Overall Purpose of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Occupational Therapist services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Duties Planning and Organising Education and Training · Participate in mandatory training programmes. · Participate in continuing professional development in line with the registration requirements of the PSI and BPS. · Engage in professional and clinical supervision in line with the Supervision, Support and Performance Achievement policy and supervision requirements of the relevant professional body. Standards in Practice · Maintain CORU registration and participate in CPD in line with CORU requirements. · Maintain ethical and professional standards at all times. · Implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards including role as a mandated person under Children First National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017. · Promote a culture that values diversity. · Treat all service users with dignity and respect and ensure that their welfare is a key consideration at all times. · Work in and promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation. · Actively participate in risk management systems. · Document and report any adverse incidents, near misses, hazards and accidents in accordance with organisational guidelines. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Team Working · Work as part of the interdisciplinary team. · Communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders. · Contribute to case planning and multi-agency case working in line with national PDS and local policies. · Demonstrate enthusiasm and a high level of motivation in contributing to and supporting team initiatives and change processes. · Communicate and work in co-operation with the Children’s Disability Network Manager and other team members in providing an integrated quality service. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post, which may be assigned to him/her from time to time, and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. To minimise exposure to breaches of GDPR, strict compliance is required in the course of carrying out the duties of this job and working with others. This will include but is not limited to compliance with Enable Ireland’s suite of GDPR Policies & Procedures, attending all GDPR Training sessions and ensuring personal responsibility for implementing safeguards and measures as directed. The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: i. Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU ( https://www.coru.ie/ ) And ii. Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office And iii. Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued iv. Be eligible to work in the state Desirable Criteria: · Postgraduate experience of working with children and families in a community based setting. · Post graduate experience working in disability services for a minimum of 6 months · Broad knowledge of Enable Ireland Services. · Broad knowledge of the Progressing Disability Services for children and young people programme · Full Drivers Licence with access to own transport If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 17th June 2026 at 12 noon. A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · Enable Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s REZOOMO privacy policy here: · https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: · Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and · the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Assistant Director Of Nursing/midwifery
Assistant Director of Nursing/Midwifery (ADON/M) Stiúrthóir Cúnta Altranais/Cnáimhseachais (ADON/M) Grade Code: 2910 / 2919 Informal Enquiries Elaine Mylotte Director of Nursing & Midwifery, Dublin & South East Email: elaine.mylotte1@hse.ie HR Point of Contact Shannon Tevlin - Recruitment Officer, Dublin & South East Email: Shannon.tevlin@hse.ie The Post: There is currently two permanent, whole-time vacancies available in Staff Bank Corporate Office. Iveagh Building, Carrickmines Park, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Foirgneamh Iveagh, Páirc Charraig Mhaighin, Carraig Mhaighin, Baile Átha Cliath 18. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Assistant Director of Nursing/Midwifery (ADON/M), Staff Bank in HSE Dublin and South East Region from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. The Person: This campaign is confined to staff who are currently employed by the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies*, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 as per Workplace Relations Commission agreement -161867 Candidates must have at the latest date of application: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI](Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered. And (ii) Have at least 5 years post registration full time (or an aggregate of 5 years post registration full time) experience of which 2 years (or an aggregate of 2 years post registration full time experience) must be in the speciality or related area. And (iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. And (iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development. And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. Post Specific Requirements • Demonstrate depth and breadth of senior nursing/midwifery management and leadership experience in managing supplementary staffing requirements • Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in delivering programme(s) of change in workforce management in a complex multi stakeholder environment. • Demonstrate significant Nursing/Midwifery and HCA HR and Workforce planning experience at senior management level, at a corporate level in a complex healthcare environment. Closing Date Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 5pm *Please note - CV's will not be accepted* Applications are to be made by Rezoomo System. Please use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers to apply on Rezoomo. CV's will not be accepted. Information submitted in your application will be shared with the assessment panel as part of the recruitment and selection process
Staff Bank Administrator
Grade V, Staff Bank Administrator, HSE Dublin & South East Grád V, Riarthóir Bainc Foirne HSE Baile Átha Cliath & Oirdheisceart na hOllscoile Grade Code: 0566 Informal Enquiries Gillian Foster - Staff Bank Manager Email: gillian.foster@hse.ie HR Point of Contact Shannon Tevlin - Recruitment Officer, Dublin & South East Email: Shannon.tevlin@hse.ie The Post: There is currently multiple permanent, specified purpose, part time and wholetime vacancies available in Staff Bank Corporate Office . Located at Iveagh Building, Carrickmines Park, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Foirgneamh Iveagh, Páirc Charraig Mhaighin, Carraig Mhaighin, Baile Átha Cliath 18. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Grade V Staff Bank Administrator from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. The Person: This campaign is confined to staff who are currently employed by the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies*, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 as per Workplace Relations Commission agreement -161867 Candidates must have at the latest date of application: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004. Or (ii) Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irisp. Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination. Or (iii) Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction. Or (iv) Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI). And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. Post Specific Requirements Closing Date Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 5pm *Please note - CV's will not be accepted* Applications are to be made by Rezoomo System. Please use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers to apply on Rezoomo. CV's will not be accepted. Information submitted in your application will be shared with the assessment panel as part of the recruitment and selection process
Talent Acquisition Specialist, Mat Cover
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Mat Cover �� Join the Future of Paediatric Care at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) �� Are you ready to take the next step in your HR and recruitment career? Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is now inviting applications for Talent Acquisition Specialist, Grade VI . This is a unique opportunity to join CHI’s People & Culture team, supporting recruitment across Ireland’s leading specialist children’s hospital group. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality recruitment services, ensuring CHI attracts and appoints the best talent to support paediatric care. Successful candidates will be contributing to shaping the future of children’s healthcare in Ireland by enabling a skilled and motivated workforce. Our Talent Acquisition team is at the forefront of scaling one of the biggest transformational and digital health projects, in Ireland to date. We need the brightest recruiting minds to match our rapidly expanding business needs, while bringing the best and most diverse healthcare talent into the company. Children’s Health Ireland is seeking to hire a HR Grade VI, Talent Acquisition Specialist to support and implement the transition from a recruitment model to a TA model in the first instance. You will also be required to lead out on our mass hiring initiative in the pre-hospital opening phase. In this role, you will be responsible for partnering closely with multiple stakeholders to maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for the various business demands, such as across Medical, Nursing, Health & Social Care professionals and Management & Admin. In this role you will build and implement innovative sourcing strategies led by data and market intelligence; lead a selection process that adopts best practices, and partner closely with colleagues and key stakeholders through the hiring journey, to identify high-quality and diverse candidates. The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services. Why join CHI? ✅ Career growth: A supportive environment, exposure to cross-disciplinary teams, and opportunities to work alongside expert HR and recruitment professionals. ✅ Competitive salary: €57,898 – €70,734 LSIs, aligned with HSE Grade VI pay scales. ✅ Impactful work: Make a real difference to the staffing and culture of Ireland’s leading paediatric hospitals. Essential Requirements: ✨ 3rd level qualification in Human Resource Management or relevant area to the role. AND ✨ Aminimum of 2 years recruitment/talent acquisition experience preferably in healthcare or public sector. OR ✨ Must have a minimum of 3 years post graduate HR experience and have completed a qualification in HR. ✨ Minimum of 2 years’ track record working within a Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, In-House or Agency Recruitment facing role. ✨ Recognized public service or healthcare recruitment experience. Application Process: To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter via our careers portal. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Olivia Adams, Talent Acquisition Manager, olivia.adams@childrenshealthireland.ie For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Taurai Machuwe, taurai.machuwe@childrenshealthireland.ie Key Dates: �� Closing date: Sunday, 14th June 2026, 5pm �� Interview date: It is anticipated that interviews will be held the week starting 22 June 2026 . �� Please note: As part of this role, you may be required to work across CHI sites, including 700 South Circular Road (Dublin 8), Temple Street, Crumlin, and Tallaght. PLEASE NOTE: CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey. It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date. ✨ 10th August 2026 ✨ 7thSeptember 2026 ✨ 5thOctober 2026 CHI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer . All posts are subject to CHI recruitment policies.
Clinical Nurse Education Facilitator
Clinical Nurse Education Facilitator (NICU) �� Join the Future of Paediatric Care at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) �� Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is now inviting applications for Clinical Nurse Education Facilitator (NICU) Why join CHI? ✅ Career growth: A supportive environment, exposure to cross-disciplinary teams, and opportunities to work in Ireland's newest Hospital with state of the art equipment. ✅ Competitive salary: €62, 699 – €79, 227 LSIs, aligned with HSE pay scales. ✅ Impactful work: Make a real difference and help in creating a culture of Ireland’s leading paediatric hospitals. Essential Requirements: �� Be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Children's Nurse (RCN) on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registere AND �� Hold a post graduate level 8 or level 9 masters in Neonatal Intensive Care AND �� Have a minimum of 5 years Neonatal Intensive Care experience AND �� Demonstrate experience in staff education and training that includes: Application Process: Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria. * Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is 17th June by 23:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. or informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Jenny Dunne CNMIII, Jenny.Dunne1@childrenshealthireland.ie or Deirdre Hughes ADON for Clinical Directorate C. Deirdre.Hughes@childrenshealthireland.ie For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Recruitment at Aine.Campion@childrenshealthireland.ie PLEASE NOTE: CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey. It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Social Care Worker - Phibsboro
Social Care Workers – New Cabra Rd Residential 39 hours per week – P/T Permanent and Specific Purpose Contracts North Dublin St. Michael's House is a community based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. St.Michael’s House is committed to providing individualized supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers. Vacancies now exist for Social Care Worker part-time permanent and specific purpose contracts in New Cabra Rd residential service Dublin. These positions will provide exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their career by providing personal support services for adults with an intellectual disability. The core values of this service will be person centeredness, community inclusion and active participation with a strong emphasis on quality. Your role will involve supporting and promoting each individual’s independence as well as enhancing their personal capacities. The successful candidates will assist in supporting individuals to develop and maintain their skills and support engagement with activities in line with their interests. Key duties associated with the role: · Support each person to effectively communicate and to ensure they make informed decisions, exercise choice, control and autonomy in their life. · Contribute to and monitor outcomes for the person as identified in the personal planning processes. · Identify supports and work in partnership with the individual, their family and other supports as outlined within individual plans Essential Criteria for Applicants: · Previous experience of supporting individuals presenting with an Intellectual disability · Experience of promoting community inclusion and active participation. · Experience providing individuals with positive behaviour supports · Experience working with families, clinicians and other networks of support · Possess excellent communication skills · Have experience of implementing positive behaviour support programmes. · Have experience of a key working role, focusing on promoting independence and community integration. Essential Qualification required: The successful Social Care Worker candidates must have the following: Qualifications required · QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College · Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by TUD, Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland; · CORU Registration or be in the process of registration. o For a full list of approved qualifications, please see link here. Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with June‘26 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale point 1; €41,260 – point 12 LSI; €57,789 per annum based on working a 39-hour week . Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above. Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2026 at 5pm Please note that a twelve month panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled. To Apply: Upload your CV and Cover Letter Informal enquiries or queries to Dympna Farrell at dympna.farrell@smh.ie St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer
Store Manager
Store Manager – Lead the Way, Shape the Experience The Role: As Store Manager, you’ll do more than run a store — you’ll shape a team, build a culture, and grow your career in a brand that’s growing too. Whether it’s multi-site management, training roles, or new opportunities as we expand, there’s space for ambitious leaders to evolve. ✨ Why Join Us? • Autonomy to make your store your own • Career development into senior roles as we grow • Leadership training and networking opportunities • Be part of a brand that promotes from within and celebrates progress �� What We Offer: • Complimentary barista-made coffee on every shift • Employee discounts across all locations • A supportive leadership team and development opportunities • A dynamic and people-focused workplace �� Location: This role is based in Galway Gateway and we can’t wait for you to be part of the team! Be there from day one. Build the team, shape the vibe, and set the standard for what’s to come. This isn’t just another management role; it’s a chance to put your stamp on a brand-new store and grow with us as we expand. �� Ready to lead with purpose and bring something fresh to Costa Gateway? Apply now!
Team Leader
Team Leader / Supervisor – Your Journey Starts Here! ☕ The Role: This is a stepping-stone, not a stopgap. As a Team Leader, you’ll develop essential leadership skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, and be supported every step of the way. Whether your goal is to run your own store or move into a regional role, we’ll help you get there. ✨ Why Join Us? • A recognised pathway to Store Manager and beyond • Coaching and development from experienced leaders • A people-first culture where your contribution is valued • Real responsibility and plenty of room to grow �� What We Offer: • Complimentary handcrafted coffee on every shift • Employee discounts across all Costa locations • Ongoing training and leadership development • Opportunities to progress into management • A vibrant, supportive, and people-focused work culture �� Make it Yours: This role is based in Costa Coffee Park Pointe .
Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Acute Medicine, General Hospital
Details of Service Bantry General Hospital (BGH) is a model 2 rural and remote hospital serving the population of West Cork and South Kerry. BGH is the only model 2 hospital nationally receiving 999 ambulance calls and accepting undifferentiated medical patients. This is due to the large rural catchment area of the hospital and long distances to the nearest model 3 or model 4 hospital. Inpatient bed capacity: BGH delivers elective day case Surgical and Endoscopy services. Other Services provided: General medicine, Gerontology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Palliative Care and a Medical Assessment Unit, which is the admission pathway for the medical patients, along with and a High Dependency Unit to support inpatient medical activity (4 bed). Injuries Unit, Outpatients Department, Physiotherapy, and Diagnostic services Bantry General also incorporates the unique position of a HIQA Registered residential Unit within the governance of the Hospital Specialist nursing includes: ANP Acute Medicine, Diabetes, & Dementia. CNS posts in Cardiology, Stroke, Diabetes, Dementia, Infection Control, Discharge coordinators & Endoscopy Validation. A Practice development unit incorporating, ADON, CMN2, Project officer & CPC supporting ongoing professional development. The National Acute Medicine Clinical Programme (NAMP) commenced in 2012. One of the roles of the NAMP is to standardise and improve the management of acute medical patients over 16 years of age (HSE 2010) through the development of Acute Medical Units (AMU) and Medical Assessment Units (MAU). The purpose of these medical units is to provide timely assessment, diagnosis, and early specialised management of a wide range of medical conditions. With the overall aim of decreasing overcrowding in Emergency Departments, reducing admission rates, and decreasing lengths of stay. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) service in MAU aims to provide safe, timely, evidence-based nurse led care. Which focuses on: · The management of lower acuity patients · Management and development of the ambulatory care pathways within the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU). · Providing continuity of care for patients and referrers to the MAU · Supporting effective patient flow within the MAU · Supporting timely discharge or admission · Provides a seamless service for patients · Improved patient outcomes through health promotion, education, and risk reduction. The NAMP recommend the improvement and standardisation of patient care through local development and use of evidence-based guidelines, algorithms and pathways. The ANP service at BGH manages and develops such pathways to facilitate ambulatory care services, improve patient flow, ensure a consistent standard of care and prevent unnecessary admissions. Ambulatory care pathways managed/developed by the ANP service to date include VTE, TIA, management of electrolyte disturbances, and chest pain. Purpose of the Post The advanced practice service is provided by nurses who practice at a higher level of capability as independent, autonomous and expert advanced practitioners. The overall purpose of the service is to provide safe, timely, evidenced based nurse-led care to patients at an advanced nursing level. This involves undertaking and documenting complete episodes of patient care, which include comprehensively assessing, diagnosing, planning, treating and discharging patients in accordance with collaboratively agreed local policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines and/or service level agreements/ memoranda of understanding. The RANP Acute Medicine demonstrates advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, clinical leadership and complex decision-making abilities. The RANP Acute Medicinepractices in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives, Incorporating the Scope of Practice and Professional guidance (NMBI, 2025), Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI, 2017), and the Values for Nurses and Midwives in Ireland (Department of Health, 2016). The RANP Acute Medicine service provides clinical leadership and professional scholarship in the delivery of optimal nursing services and informs the development of evidence based health policy at local, regional and national levels. The RANP Acute Medicine contributes to nursing research that shapes and advances nursing practice, education and health care policy at local, national and international levels. The post requires an ANP in Acute Medicine with the knowledge, skill and competence to manage locally agreed specific caseload of patients who are admitted to the MAU under the Medical Consultant Physicians. The scope of the ANP is determined through exploration of service need and is not static. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Merline Tagaram Director of Nursing, Merline.tagaram@hse.ie /0867871976 - for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick - People Resourcing, tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
