LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice is the country’s only children’s hospice, providing specialized palliative care services to children with life-limiting conditions and their families. We are seeking a compassionate Staff Nurse – General (Grade 2135) to join our dedicated pediatric palliative care team in Dublin 18, providing exceptional care in our specialized children’s hospice environment.
This is a permanent full-time position offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families during their most challenging times.
About the Role
As a Staff Nurse in our Children’s Hospice, you will provide specialized nursing care to children with life-limiting conditions in a compassionate, family-centered environment. You’ll work within our multidisciplinary palliative care team, delivering holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children and their families while maintaining the highest standards of pediatric hospice care.
The position reports to the Assistant Director of Nursing and is part of LauraLynn’s commitment to providing exceptional palliative care services across the HSE Dublin and South East region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to children with life-limiting conditions in the hospice setting, utilizing specialized pediatric palliative care skills and knowledge
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and families
- Administer medications and treatments specific to pediatric palliative care, including pain and symptom management protocols
- Support families through difficult times, providing emotional support and education about their child’s condition and care needs
- Collaborate with doctors, therapists, social workers, and chaplaincy services to ensure comprehensive holistic care delivery
- Maintain accurate and detailed nursing records in accordance with An Bord Altranais guidelines and LauraLynn policies
- Participate in family conferences and care planning meetings, advocating for the child and family’s needs and preferences
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) as a Registered General Nurse
- Minimum 2 years post-registration nursing experience, preferably in pediatric, palliative care, or acute care settings
- Experience working with children and families in healthcare environments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with vulnerable children and distressed families
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Preferred Qualifications
- Specialized training or experience in pediatric palliative care or hospice nursing
- Post-registration qualifications in children’s nursing, palliative care, or related specialties
- Experience with pain and symptom management in pediatric populations
- Knowledge of grief support and family-centered care approaches in end-of-life settings
- Previous experience working in hospice, pediatric intensive care, or oncology environments
What We Offer
- Competitive salary in accordance with HSE Grade 2135 Staff Nurse – General scale (ā¬36,919 – ā¬54,928 per annum, depending on experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, health insurance support, and annual leave entitlements
- Extensive professional development opportunities including specialized training in pediatric palliative care
- Supportive work environment with access to employee assistance programs and counseling services
- Opportunity to work in Ireland’s leading children’s hospice with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment
- Flexible working arrangements and strong work-life balance policies to support staff wellbeing
- Access to continuing education programs and conference attendance for professional growth in pediatric hospice care
Ready to Apply?
Join our dedicated team at LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice and make a profound difference in the lives of children and families. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional pediatric palliative care in a supportive, specialized environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 19th September 2025 at 5:00 PM
Informal Enquiries: Liz O’Donoghue, Assistant Director of Nursing – [email protected], 01 289 3151
