Health Care Assistant Paediatrics in Limerick
- Salary
- €36,651–€45,939 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 12 Nov 2026
About the Role
The Health Care Assistant (Paediatrics) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting, assisting and complementing the role of the Staff Nurse in the provision of safe, effective, quality care to Paediatric Patients. The HCA in Paediatrics services works under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting the staff nurse with the care of paediatric patients
- Undertaking other duties as delegated by a registered nurse
- Communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Supporting the principles of family-centred care, valuing child and adolescent, family and community participation in healthcare planning and delivery
Requirements
Fluent English is required for this role.
Details
Location: Limerick
Sector: Public sector
Salary: €36,651–€45,939 per year
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: 12 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must:
- Submit a completed application form for this post (see Appendix 6 in the Additional Campaign Information document)
- Ensure all areas of the application form, including the supplementary questions section, are completed in full
- Submit your application via Rezoomo; applications submitted via this platform will receive an automated response
- Provide a personal mobile number in your application form for contact purposes
- Ensure your Rezoomo profile is registered with an email address you can access outside of working hours
- Submit your application in Microsoft Word or PDF format only; applications stored on personal online storage sites will not be accepted
- Submit only one complete application; if multiple applications are submitted, only the last one received before the closing date will be considered
Please note: The onus is on the candidate to ensure the application form is submitted on time; late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Informal Enquiries:
For further information about the role, contact:
- Ms. Teresa Joyce, Assistant Director of Nursing Paediatrics, UHL
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 087-9757060
- Ms. Ruth O’Doherty, Assistant Director of Nursing Paediatrics, UHL
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 087-1424709
- For enquiries relating to the recruitment process, contact: [email protected]
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant in Paediatrics?
- The HCA in Paediatrics assists the staff nurse with the care of paediatric patients, undertakes duties delegated by a registered nurse, communicates effectively with patients and families, and supports family-centred care principles.
- Is fluency in English a requirement for this role?
- Yes, fluent English is explicitly stated as a requirement for this position.
- Where can I find additional information about the application process?
- Additional information about the application process, including eligibility criteria and instructions for completing the application form, is available in the Additional Campaign Information document (see Appendix 5 and 6).
- Who should I contact for informal enquiries about the role?
- For informal enquiries about the role, you can contact Ms. Teresa Joyce ([email protected], 087-9757060) or Ms. Ruth O’Doherty ([email protected], 087-1424709).
- What is the closing date and time for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 12 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.