Staff Nurse – Children's Hub
Located in Montenotte, Cork, Horizons Children’s Hub is looking for compassionate and dedicated nurses to support children and families with disabilities.
Position Details
Title: Staff Nurse – Children's Hub (2 part‑time positions or 1 full‑time position)
Grade: Staff Nurse
Location: Montenotte, Cork – initial assignment within Children’s Services (may change with organisational needs)
Hours: 37.5 hours over a two‑week period (part‑time) or 75 hours per fortnight (full‑time); evening and weekend work may be required
Employment type: Permanent (part‑time or full‑time)
Salary
13‑point salary scale (effective 01/02/2026): €37,788 – €56,032 LSI. New appointees start at the minimum point; incremental credit applies for recognised relevant service.
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 collaborate with all team members in the Hub and across short‑break services to support the complex healthcare needs of children and young people accessing our services.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver nursing care to children and young people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
Support the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual support plans/short‑break 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
Relevant third‑level qualification in nursing and a live registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
Valid permission to work and reside in Ireland at the time of application.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with flexibility to meet changing needs.
Experience with children with intellectual disabilities and/or autism is an advantage.
Proficient IT skills.
Team player and flexible.
Full clean driving licence.
What we offer
Salary in line with 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.
Application Details
Informal enquiries may be made to Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager (086 606 3302) or Patricia Hetherington, Assistant Director of Nursing (086 823 3003). Applicants will be shortlisted based on the information provided on the application form. A panel may be formed for a 12‑month period to fill any future full‑time or part‑time Staff Nurse positions that may arise in the Children’s Hub within Horizons. Completed application forms must be submitted by 5 pm Friday 19th of June 2026. Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie.
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