Paediatric Nurse – Home Support
Location:
Co. Meath
Hours:
Full-time | Day & Night Shifts Available
Pay:
€30–€60 per hour (see rates below)
A rewarding opportunity has arisen for 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. This role offers a chance to make a genuine difference to a child's life while working in a supportive, person-centred environment.
About the Role
You'll be part of a dedicated nursing team providing safe, high-quality care to a child in their home. The package includes:
* 7 x 8-hour night shifts
* 5 x 8-hour day shifts (Monday–Saturday)
* Total: 96 hours per week (shared between the nursing team)
Clinical Skills & Experience Required
We're looking for nurses with proven experience caring for a baby with a tracheostomy in a home setting, ideally with acute paediatric care experience. You should be confident in:
* All aspects of tracheostomy care, including changing ties, suctioning, and emergency tube changes
* Monitoring stoma skin integrity and spotting early signs of breakdown
* Administering nebulisations and suctioning via tracheostomy
* Recognising and responding to respiratory distress
* Oral medication administration
* Gastrostomy care and enteral feeding
* Seizure management
* Pressure area care
* Providing emotional, developmental, and play support for the child and family
What You'll Do
* Deliver evidence-based, individualised nursing care in the home
* Work closely with the child's family and multidisciplinary team
* Promote the child's independence, comfort, and safety at all times
* Keep accurate clinical notes and communicate effectively with all parties involved in care
What You'll Bring
* NMBI registration (RGN, RCN, or RNID)
* Paediatric experience (home care or acute setting)
* Strong clinical competence, particularly with tracheostomy care
* Compassion, patience, and a genuine commitment to family-centred care
Benefits
* Monday–Saturday: €30/hour
* Sunday: €45/hour
* Bank Holidays: €60/hour
* Flexible working hours
* Supportive, nurse-led team environment
* Full training and ongoing professional support provided
If you have the expertise, compassion, and dedication to make a difference in a child's life, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply now
to join a caring, professional team where your skills will have a lasting impact.