Agency Nurse Cork – Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit

Clarity Locums are currently recruiting Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) for agency work in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit in the Cork area.

Benefits of Working with Clarity Locums

• Tier 1 Agency
• Mix of day, evening and night shifts available
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Referral Bonus of €250
• Sign-on Bonus of €100
• FREE Uniform
• PAID NMBI Registration
• “Agency Nurse of the Month” Bonus €100
• FREE Garda vetting
• Easy-to-use smartphone app
• Booking platform open 24 hours a day
• Holiday / Public Holiday pay / Sick pay
• HSE Approved Agency
• Dedicated allocated consultant
• FREE CPI training with Clarity Locums
• Opportunity to earn excellent rates

Duties

• Providing high-quality, person-centred mental health nursing care to children and adolescents in an inpatient setting
• Assessing and monitoring young patients' mental, emotional, physical and psychological health and wellbeing
• Carrying out comprehensive mental health assessments and monitoring changes in patients' presentations
• Recognising and responding appropriately to signs of emotional distress, behavioural challenges and mental health crises
• Administering medications and treatments safely and effectively in accordance with best practice
• Supporting children and adolescents with individualised care plans, therapeutic interventions and recovery-focused care
• Promoting patient safety, dignity, independence, emotional wellbeing and a supportive therapeutic environment
• Providing nursing care to young patients experiencing a range of complex mental health conditions
• Supporting young patients with emotional regulation, coping strategies and positive behavioural interventions
• Liaising with psychiatrists, psychologists, families, guardians, healthcare professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date nursing documentation, risk assessments and individualised care plans
• Ensuring compliance with relevant hospital policies, safeguarding procedures, clinical guidelines and patient safety standards
• Working effectively as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team across day, evening and night shifts

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychiatric Nursing and active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
• Minimum 6 months' post-registration nursing experience
• Previous experience in a child and adolescent mental health inpatient unit or CAMHS setting is desirable
• Experience caring for children and adolescents with complex mental health needs is an advantage
• Strong mental health assessment, risk assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience recognising and responding to mental health crises, emotional distress and challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection procedures and trauma-informed care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with children, adolescents and their families
• A compassionate, professional and person-centred approach to mental health nursing care
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to work a mix of day, evening and night shifts
• Eligible to work in Ireland
• Registered with Clarity Locums (or willing to register)

Apply Today!

Join Clarity Locums, now a Tier 1 Agency, and enjoy flexible agency nursing opportunities while making a positive difference in the lives of children and adolescents receiving inpatient mental health care throughout Cork.
I specialise in recruiting Agency Nurses. To discuss more nursing opportunities with Clarity Locums, please contact me confidentially on:
Michelle Duane
Phone: 086 170 7221
Email: michelleduane@claritylocums.com