Childrens Staff Nurses Hospice at Home in Newtownabbey

Childrens Staff Nurses Hospice at Home

Job ref: 25136
Job type: Permanent
Location: Horizon House – Community
Salary: Band 5 £29,970 – £36,483 pro rata
Closing date: Monday 05 Jan 2026 16:00

Contracts

• Permanent Part‑Time 12.5 hours per week in Southern Trust and/or Northern Trust
• Fixed‑Term 25 hours per week in Southern Trust and/or Northern Trust until 31 March 2026 with possibility of extension and/or being made permanent dependent on business needs
• Waiting List for Permanent and Temporary Part‑Time roles in Southern, Northern, or South‑Eastern Trusts
• Bank rate £36,483 pro rata / £18.65 per hour (mileage rates apply)

Role

The Staff Nurse will work predominantly in the child\’s own home within the trust but will also be required to work in the Children\’s IPU. He/she will participate in the assessment, planning and delivery of care to the children and will delegate care to non‑registered members of the care team, promoting a philosophy of holistic care and active engagement of children and families. The role will include both day and night duty.

Organisation

The Northern Ireland Hospice is a local charity offering specialist respite, symptom management and end‑of‑life palliative care to infants, children, and adults across Northern Ireland.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.