Community Nurse – Part Time in County Limerick
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €38,166–€56,592 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 18 Sept 2026
About the Role
Working as part of our Homecare Services team, you will provide clinical governance, quality oversight and professional guidance to support the safe and effective delivery of high-quality, person-centred care in clients' homes. The position involves working between our Listowel and Askeaton offices, attending clients within the relevant service areas as required, with flexibility to work remotely for suitable aspects of the role. Your role will include:
- Completing client assessments and reassessments
- Providing clinical guidance and support to care staff
- Overseeing standards and quality of care delivery
- Supporting safeguarding, infection prevention and clinical governance
- Working closely with Client Care Coordinators, Scheduling and HR
- Liaising with clients, families and healthcare professionals
- Supporting staff induction and competency assessment where required
- Ensuring appropriate clinical documentation and compliance with relevant standards, policies and procedures
Requirements
You will be a Registered Nurse with:
- Active NMBI registration
- Ideally 5 years' post-registration nursing experience
- Strong clinical judgement and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A good understanding of safeguarding and quality standards
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Full driving licence and access to own transport
Experience in homecare, community, residential, older persons or disability services would be an advantage.
Details
Hours: Monday to Friday | 9:30am–2:30pm
No Nights | No Weekends | No Shift Work
Listowel & Askeaton Offices | Remote Working Opportunities
Location: Limerick
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Indicative salary: HSE (Staff Nurse) Registered Sick Children's Nurse national pay scale, effective Jun 2026: €38,166–€56,592 per year.
Closing date: 18 Sept 2026
How to Apply
Apply today by sending your CV to hr@whcservice.ie or contact Lisa on 066 7168963 or 061 975100 for a confidential discussion.
Frequently asked
- What are the working hours for this role?
- Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 2:30pm, with no nights, weekends, or shift work.
- What are the main responsibilities of a Community Nurse in this role?
- Completing client assessments and reassessments, providing clinical guidance and support to care staff, overseeing standards and quality of care delivery, supporting safeguarding, infection prevention and clinical governance, working closely with Client Care Coordinators, Scheduling and HR, liaising with clients, families and healthcare professionals, supporting staff induction and competency assessment, and ensuring appropriate clinical documentation and compliance with relevant standards, policies and procedures.
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- Active NMBI registration, ideally 5 years' post-registration nursing experience, strong clinical judgement and assessment skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a good understanding of safeguarding and quality standards, ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, fluent written and spoken English, and a full driving licence and access to own transport.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 18 Sept 2026