Tipperary University Hospital is seeking Children’s Staff Nurses to join the HSE Staff Bank under an If and When contract. This flexible role supports acute paediatric services across the HSE Dublin and South East region. Applicants from both HSE and non-HSE backgrounds are welcome.
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Key Responsibilities
• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to paediatric patients in line with national standards
• Collaborate with MDT teams across paediatrics and acute wards
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and care plans
• Support families with clinical guidance, reassurance, and communication
• Participate in training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Adhere to HSE policies, infection control, and safeguarding procedures
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered Children’s Nurse (RCN) with NMBI, or Registered General Nurse with significant paediatric experience
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in paediatric or acute care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work flexibly across shifts as required
• Experience in an acute hospital setting is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Children Staff Nurse (2136)
• Contract: If and When (Hours as Required)
• Salary: As per HSE Consolidated Pay Scales (Children Staff Nurse grade)
• Access to enhanced work-life balance through Staff Bank rostering
• HSE pension and benefits apply where eligible
Location & Employer Information
Tipperary University Hospital provides acute hospital services to South Tipperary and forms part of the newly established HSE Dublin and South East health region. The region delivers integrated acute and community healthcare to a population of more than 971,000.
Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE)
Region: Dublin and South East (including Tipperary, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, South Dublin)
Application Details
- Closing Date: 23 December 2025 at 12:00
- Proposed Interviews: Week beginning 5 January 2026 (virtual)
- Informal Enquiries: Gillian Foster, CNM3, Staff Bank — [email protected]
