Paetiatric Nurse

Our client is seeking an experienced Paediatric Nurse (RCN, RGN, or RNID) to join a nurse-led home support team caring for a baby with complex needs in Co. Meath.

Location: Co. Meath

Hours: Full-time | Day & Night Shifts Available

Pay: €30-€60 per hour (see rates below)

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's life while working in a supportive, person-centred environment.

Shift pattern:

• 7 × 8-hour night shifts
• 5 × 8-hour day shifts (Monday-Saturday)
• Total: 96 hours per week (shared between the nursing team)

As Paediatric Nurse, you will:

• Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care in the child's home
• Provide all aspects of tracheostomy care, including changing ties, suctioning, and emergency tube changes
• Monitor stoma skin integrity and identify early signs of breakdown
• Administer nebulisations and suctioning via tracheostomy
• Recognise and respond promptly to respiratory distress
• Administer oral medication
• Provide gastrostomy care and enteral feeding
• Manage seizures and provide pressure area care
• Offer emotional, developmental, and play support to the child and family
• Work closely with the family and multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and clear communication

The successful candidate will have:

• NMBI registration (RGN, RCN, or RNID)
• Paediatric nursing experience (home care or acute setting)
• Strong clinical competence, particularly in tracheostomy care
• Compassion, patience, and commitment to family-centred care

Pay rates:

• Monday-Saturday: €30/hour
• Sunday: €45/hour
• Bank Holidays: €60/hour

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Supportive, nurse-led team environment
• Full training and ongoing professional support

If you have the expertise, compassion, and dedication to make a difference in a child's life, please apply below to Barbara Kelly in complete confidence or call Applyfor further details.