Paediatric Nurse - Dublin 15 area (Nights)

Paediatric Nurse - Dublin 15 area (Nights)

Dublin 15, Ireland Posted on 10/27/2026

We are currently seeking Paediatric Nurses (RCNs) or Registered General Nurses (RGNs) with paediatric experience for a nursing care package based in Dublin 15.

Location: Dublin 15

Hours available: 5 8-hour night shifts per week (40 hours across the package)

Availability: Monday-Friday; applicants may apply for part of the weekly rota

Employment: Part-time or full-time, subject to agreed rota

Reporting and support: Nurse-led team with local clinical management support

Five regular 8-hour night shifts are available each week. We welcome applications from Paediatric Nurses and Registered General Nurses with relevant paediatric experience, including nurses who can commit to two or more consistent shifts rather than the full rota.

Hourly Night Rates

Monday-Saturday: €35 per hour

Sunday: €50 per hour

Bank Holidays: €70 per hour

The Role

You will provide safe, high-quality, one-to-one nursing care to a baby with complex care needs in the family home, supporting comfort, development, dignity, and the family's established routine.

Responsibilities

• Care of the VP shunt


• Neurological care and observation


• Enteral feeding (NG)


• Symptom management, including cerebral irritability and dystonia


• Ongoing clinical observation and escalation


• Accurate care records and handover


• Working to the individualised care plan


• Liaising with the family, clinical management team, and relevant healthcare professionals

What We Offer

• A consistent homecare package and predictable night rota


• Paid induction and package-specific shadowing


• Competency assessment before independent practice


• One-to-one care in a calm family-home environment


• 24/7 on-call and escalation support


• Ongoing clinical support, governance, and training


• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child and family

What You Will Need

• Current NMBI registration as an RCN or RGN


• Paediatric nursing experience, or strong general nursing experience with paediatric exposure


• Experience with complex-care interventions is desirable


• Sound medication-management practice and clinical judgement


• Strong communication skills, reliability, and a child- and family-centred approach


• Legal right to work in Ireland; sponsorship is not available