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Vacancy

Paediatric Nurse – Homecare

  • Location: Meath
  • Contract type: Medical & Healthcare
  • Salary details: fixed
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Bluebird Care are currently recruiting an experienced and compassionate Paediatric Nurse to provide specialist homecare support for a young infant with complex healthcare needs in Drogheda, Co. Louth.


This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, one-to-one nursing care within a home setting while supporting a child and family to remain safely and comfortably at home.


Benefits:


  • Monday - Saturday €35 per hour
  • Sunday €50 per hour
  • Bank Holidays €70 per hour


Hours:

  • 3 Nights Per Week
  • 8 Hour Shifts
  • 24 Hours Per Week



About the Role


The child requires overnight nursing support due to complex medical and developmental needs including:

  • Metabolic Disorder (MTHFR Deficiency)
  • Hypotonia
  • Dystonia
  • NG Tube Feeding & Medication Administration
  • Oxygen Therapy during sleep
  • Developmental Delay
  • The successful nurse will work closely with the family, HSE teams and Bluebird Care clinical management to provide safe, person-centred care.



Responsibilities


  • Medication management
  • NG tube feeding and venting
  • Oxygen therapy management
  • Monitoring and documentation of care
  • Skin integrity and repositioning support
  • Developing and implementing individualised care plans
  • Liaising with family members and multidisciplinary teams
  • Delivering safe, evidence-based paediatric nursing care



Essential Requirements


  • Active NMBI Registration
  • Paediatric Qualification Essential
  • Experience working with children with complex healthcare needs
  • Excellent clinical assessment and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a homecare environment
  • Full right to work in Ireland



What We Offer


  • Competitive pay rates
  • One-to-one care environment
  • Ongoing clinical support
  • Strong clinical governance structure
  • Meaningful and rewarding work
  • Supportive management team
  • Opportunity to work with a leading provider of homecare services in Ireland



This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality paediatric care and supporting families within the community.


Apply today to join the Bluebird Care team.