We’re a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice and we’re looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis for 22 to 25 hours per week.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your skills are valued and your input genuinely makes a difference. We're open to either 4 mornings or 4 mornings and 2 afternoon sessions per week (Tuesday and Thursday mornings are mandatory), and we can offer flexibility around scheduling for the right candidate.
Location: Leixlip Family Practice, 276 River Forest, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, W23 K6W4
The Role:
You’ll be delivering high-quality care to patients of all ages. Your clinical expertise will support both preventative and responsive care, with a focus on:
- Primary childhood and adult vaccinations
- Cervical smears (Cervical Check registration required)
- Chronic Disease Management Programe
- Skin/wound care (Suture removal/dressing), Aural care
- Telephone triage and patient advice
- Phlebotomy
- Suture removal
- ECG/ 24-hour ABPM/ Spirometry
- Ear syringing
- Antenatal care ( including 2 and 6 week checks in conjunction with GP).
- Blood test results-Actions( as per GP/protocol).
- Sexual health/Family planning
- Administering Prescribed long-term medications/injections
- Health promotion and education
- Manage clinical stock, cold chain and administration of state scheme
Requirements
- Must be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Minimum of 2 years' nursing experience post qualifications
- Must have General Practice or Primary Care experience of 2 years
- Cervical Check training essential
- Vaccinator training desirable
- Confident working independently and as part of a team
- Confident using clinical systems (Socrates is the practice software – training can be provided)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Must hold a valid work visa (Stamp 4 or Stamp 1G) or be an EU/EEA citizen
Job Type: Part-time, Fixed-Term ( 12 months/ permanent)
Pay: €25.00–€30.00 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)
Expected Hours: 22-25 hours per week (4 mornings or 4 mornings and1 -2 afternoon sessions)
Schedule:
- Monday to Thursday mornings plus Monday /Tuesday afternoon
- No weekend work
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/06/2026
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a CV and brief cover letter outlining relevant experience to [email protected] or to [email protected] with the subject line “Nurse Application – [Your Name]”
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: €25.00-€30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 22.0 – 25.0 per week
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leixlip, County Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- General Practice Nurse: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) registration (required)
Work Location: In person
