Staff Nurse

Job Post Summary Date posted: 03/09/26

Pay: From €21.00 per hoiur (commensurate with experience) / Negotiable

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Location: On-site (Caiseal Geal Nursing Home, Castlegar, Co. Galway)

Job Description Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in elderly care?

Caiseal Geal Nursing Home is seeking a professional, highly motivated Staff Nurse to join our progressive, multidisciplinary care team. The successful candidate will work 36 hours per week, playing a key leadership role in delivering holistic, person-centred clinical care to our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical care delivery, medication administration, and complex clinical procedures in accordance with NMBI guidelines.

• Design, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Supervise, mentor, and direct Healthcare Assistants to maintain high standards of daily care.

• Monitor resident health status, responding promptly to acute changes and coordinating with GPs and allied health professionals.

• Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation and maintain strict adherence to HIQA regulations and infection control standards.

Requirements

• Active registration as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

• Previous experience in elderly care or a nursing home setting is preferred (minimum 1 year experience ideal).

• Deep understanding of HIQA standards and clinical governance.

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.

• Fluent written and spoken English with exceptional communication skills.

Shift Pattern Full-time roster operating on 12-hour shifts (7:45AM – 7:45 PM / 7:45 PM – 7:45 AM), including alternating weekends and occasional night rotations.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rates

• Generous premium rates for Sunday and night shifts

• Continuous professional development (CPD) support and funded training

• On-site parking

• Supportive team environment

To Apply Please submit your updated CV and NMBI PIN to apply for this position.

Work Authorisation: Ireland (Required)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From €21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Castlegar, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person