St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny is recruiting Children’s Staff Nurses to join the regional HSE Dublin & South East Staff Bank (Reference: DSESBCNK25). This permanent wholetime opportunity offers flexible working arrangements while supporting paediatric services in a dynamic acute hospital environment.
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Key Responsibilities
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to children and families
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across acute and community services
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and care planning
• Participate in quality improvement, audit, and patient safety initiatives
• Support continuity of care within the regional Staff Bank model
• Adhere to all HSE policies, protocols, and professional standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered Children’s Nurse (RCN) with NMBI, or eligible for registration
• Strong clinical skills in acute paediatrics
• Excellent communication and family-centred care approach
• Ability to adapt to varying clinical environments within Staff Bank assignments
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary: Based on the Staff Nurse consolidated HSE scale (Grade 2135):
€37,288 – €55,477 per annum, effective 1 August 2025
Contract: Permanent Wholetime (Hours as Required – Staff Bank)
Benefits:
• Public sector pension
• Paid leave and allowances as per HSE terms
• Access to national training and development supports
Location & Employer Information
St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny is part of the newly formed HSE Dublin & South East Health Region, which delivers acute and community healthcare across South Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, and South Tipperary. The region serves a population of 971,093 and integrates multiple hospitals and community services under the Sláintecare model.
Employer (for schema): Health Service Executive
Application Details
Reference: DSESBCNK25
Closing date: 19 December 2025 at 12:00
Proposed interviews: Virtual interviews from week beginning 22 December 2025
Informal enquiries: Gillian Foster, CNM3 – [email protected]
