Role Title: Paediatric Nurse
Location: Carrickmines Paediatrics Out-Patient Clinic
Contract: Permanent, FTE 0.8 (30 hours)
Vhi Health & Wellbeing DAC currently has a permanent, FTE 0.8 (30 hours) vacancy for the role
of Paediatric Nurse to join the Vhi Paediatric Out‑Patient Clinic in Carrickmines.
About us
Our purpose at Vhi is to help our customers and patients live longer, stronger and healthier lives. A big part of delivering this purpose is to create a workplace culture where all colleagues feel connected, informed and motivated to do their best work. At Vhi, we have a set of shared values that drive the kind of behaviour we want and that will support colleagues to grow, develop and play a key part in our success.
Leading the way in private healthcare, we now offer an extensive range of healthcare services, including urgent care, planned care, primary care, health screening, hospital @ home, women’s health, digital health, out of hours emergency dental care, and nurse line 24/7. The efficient running of these services is made possible by our teams of highly skilled healthcare professionals.
Role Purpose
The post holder will deliver high quality, family‑centred care to children under 16, supporting consultants and allied health professionals while ensuring the safe, efficient running of the paediatric service.
The role includes a significant I.T., administrative, and coordination component, including management of electronic clinical documentation, results, care planning, patient flows, clinical audits, safeguarding records, and communication with families, consultants, and the wider MDT.
What we offer:
In addition to offering a competitive basic salary, the offer comes with the following benefits:
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Bonus
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Health Insurance
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Pension
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Income Continuance
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EAP
What will you do:
Administrative, Documentation & Coordination Duties
These duties form a substantial portion of the role and are essential to the safe and efficient functioning of the paediatric service.-
Manage patient results, ensuring timely review, escalation, and family communication.
- Maintain accurate electronic clinical records in line with NMBI and Vhi standards.
- Coordinate appointments, follow-ups, and MDT communication (calls, emails, pathways).
- Prepare documentation for MDT meetings, safeguarding reviews, clinical queries, and audits.
- Support policy updates, incident reporting, risk management, and QIPs.
- Maintain compliance records (IP&C, environmental checks, mandatory requirements).
- Assist with service reporting, data collation, and audit summaries for senior management.
Clinical Care & Family Support-
Deliver family-centred care and act as a child and family advocate.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate paediatric care.
- Perform clinical procedures (e.g. phlebotomy, ECGs).
- Educate families and support follow-up communication.
- Ensure safe handling and documentation of laboratory samples.
Quality, Safety & Professional Practice-
Participate in audits and implement QIPs with the CNM2.
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Adhere to QSR framework, Vhi policies, and safeguarding requirements.
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Escalate clinical, operational, and safeguarding risks appropriately.
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Maintain NMBI professional standards, mandatory training, and support student nurses.
What you need to be successful:
Essential Requirements-
Registered Children’s Nurse with NMBI.
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Minimum 5 years post‑registration experience in a general paediatric setting.
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Paediatric phlebotomy competency and experience in all age groups.
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Experience in managing children with developmental disorders.
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Up‑to‑date Paediatric and Adult Basic Life Support.
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Demonstrated ability to act as a strong patient advocate.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
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Strong organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills with excellent attention to detail.
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Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an MDT.
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Proficient IT skills, including use of electronic health records and clinical systems.
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Flexibility to work evenings / weekends if/as required by the role.
- Demonstrate alignment with the Vhi values.
Desirable Requirements-
Experience working in a Paediatric Outpatient Department.
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Experience with clinical audits, QSR frameworks and quality improvement activities.
Sustainability
At Vhi, we believe that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. That’s why we’re on a journey towards an integrated model of healthcare that puts people and the planet at its heart.
Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility
At Vhi, we are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations at every stage of the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, neurodivergence, or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation, please contact [email protected], and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch via email.
Any information you provide will be treated confidentially within the recruitment team and used solely for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations during the application and recruitment process.
Vhi is an equal opportunities employer.
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