Overview
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The IBTS is currently recruiting a part-time, permanent/temporary Registered Nurse based in the Nursing Department, Cork Centre.
Location and employment details
Part Time (75 hours/every 4 weeks) – Permanent
Cork Centre
Role purpose
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) operates nurse-led collection clinics, managed by a Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM). The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) on the Hybrid clinic team is to work with the CNM to support IBTS strategic priorities with regard to achieving operational excellence, improving donor experience and supporting better healthcare, ensuring compliance with current legislative requirements. When required, the RN will act as CNM to lead the team. The RN is expected to practice within the NMBI Code of Practice and Scope of Practice and within the IBTS Quality System and Code of Conduct.
Responsibilities
* Work with the CNM to support operational priorities and donor experience.
* Lead the team as CNM when required.
* Ensure practice within NMBI Code of Practice and IBTS Quality System and Code of Conduct.
Qualifications and experience
* Be registered with NMBI (live register) in any division.
* Have at least 2 years post-registration experience relevant to the role.
* Demonstrate experience in managing people.
* Evidence of recent continuous professional development (CPD).
* Excellent written communication skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
* Proven IT skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook) and experience with electronic Patient Management / Learning Management systems.
* Full Driving Licence.
Salary and benefits
The salary scale attached to the post is the Enhanced Nurse scale €44,311 to €57,273 (incl. LSI) pro rata per annum. Entry point onto the salary scale is dependent upon relevant experience.
Closing date
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11:45 PM (Irish Time) on Wednesday 17th September 2025.
Application process
To apply you must complete the online application form by logging into www.giveblood.ie/jobs
Eligibility and recruitment notes
* Eligible candidates must meet citizenship criteria (see below) and provide formal supporting evidence by the date of any job offer.
* We are an equal opportunities employer.
Eligibility criteria include:
* a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway)
* b) A citizen of United Kingdom (UK)
* c) A citizen of Switzerland with regard to the EU-Switzerland movement agreement
* d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 visa
* e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or a family member entitled to remain in the State with a stamp 4 visa
* f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependant child who is a citizen of and resident in an EEA member state if the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa
To qualify, candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above and provide formal evidence by the date of any job offer.
The IBTS is an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits
* Competitive holiday allowance
* Strong work/life balance ethos with a generous annual leave allowance and attractive policies
* Competitive, transparent public service salary scales
* Access to learning and development resources and programmes
* Culture of continuous learning with formal and informal learning opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential counselling and support, 24/7
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