Sick Children Nurse (Accident / Emergency)

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Job Title :   Agency A&E Nurse ( Paediatric ED )

Location : Regional Hospital Mullingar

Employment Type : Temporary / Contract / Shift-Based (as per agency requirements)

Reporting To : Clinical Nurse Manager / Agency Coordinator / Hospital A&E Lead

Salary : Competitive hourly rate (DOE), in line with HSE pay scales

Hours : Flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Full and Part time hours available

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Registered Paediatric A&E Nurses to join our healthcare team. Agency Paediatric Nurses provide high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients presenting with urgent or emergency health needs. Working within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, the nurse will adapt to various healthcare settings, maintain high clinical standards, and ensure compliance with national healthcare regulations and policies.

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Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver patient-centred care in line with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) standards.
• Triage and assess patients presenting to the Emergency Department using Manchester Triage or equivalent systems.
• Provide emergency nursing interventions including wound care, resuscitation support, IV therapy, and pain management.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and document clinical records accurately.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
• Respond to clinical emergencies and support critical care transfers.
• Ensure infection control, patient safety, and privacy standards are upheld.
• Administer medications safely and according to protocols and guidelines.
• Adapt quickly to new environments and follow local hospital policies and procedures.
• Participate in clinical audits and mandatory training as required.

Requirements :

• Registered Paediatric Nurse with active registration with An Bord Altranais / Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) .
• Must have eligibility to work in Ireland (EU / EEA passport or appropriate work visa).
• Triage training and certification (preferred but not mandatory).
• Mandatory training including but not exclusive to Current Basic Life Support (BLS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification(desirable), Safety Intervention training(formerly MAPA can be supplied by Direct Medics)
• Garda Vetting (cost covered by Direct Medics)
• Minimum 12 months post-registration experience in an Paediatric A&E, ED, or Urgent Care setting.
• Experience in high-acuity environments and familiarity with Irish or UK healthcare systems (HSE / NHS or private).

Benefits

We offer our nursing professionals market-leading benefits, including the following services which are provided at no cost to our candidates :

• Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle – days, nights, weekends
• Supportive and friendly team with 24 / 7 on-call assistance
• Free Mandatory Training
• Free Police clearance
• Quick and easy registration process
• New app to view shifts, compliance, leave availability and more
• T&Cs Apply

Desirable Requirements :

• Postgraduate qualification in Paediatric Emergency Nursing
• Paediatric Emergency Experience (for mixed A&E departments)
• Familiarity with HIQA standards

To Apply

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To discuss this role in further detail, contact our Nursing recruitment consultant directly on (00353) 01 5136278 or email at nursingrecruitment@directmedics.com for further information.

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