Current Vacancies

The successful candidate will help to ensure that a caring environment is achieved within the In Patient Unit (IPU), contributing to the highest possible quality of nursing care.   Candidates will have:

(i)        Registration in General Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI

(ii)       12-18 months post graduate experience.

(iii)      Experience in palliative care/oncology setting desirable but not essential.

(iv)      Ideally, a PDip in Palliative care (or similar e.g. Oncology, Haematology, Gerontology) or a  willingness to undertake same post probationary period.

(v)       Other relevant experience will be considered.

(vi)      A commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork

(vii)     Possess well developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills suited to the ethos and environment of a Hospice setting.

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Ms. Mairead Carr, or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, 7^th August 2024

Please contact Judy Tierney at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form.

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Reporting to the Chief Pharmacists, the Locum Pharmacist, with the support of the Pharmacy team, will ensure that all work programmes are completed to a high standard.   Candidates will:

• Be a registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)
• Have at least three years satisfactory post registration experience in a Pharmacy position
• Experience in Hospital / Hospice setting is desirable.
• Demonstrate evidence of up-to-date pharmaceutical knowledge.
• Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office (as outlined in the job description and specification).
• Have experience / interest in taking part in multidisciplinary committees, clinical audit, educational initiatives, medication safety initiatives, meeting national standards e.g. HIQA standards.
• Experience in developing policies, procedures and guidelines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• IT skills.

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Ms. Mairead Carr, or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, 7^th August 2024

Please contact Judy Tierney at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form.

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Based between the Inpatient and Day Care Units, the primary role of the Health Care Assistant will be to assist members of the multidisciplinary team in providing the highest standard of physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients, their relatives and friends.   Applicants will have:

(i)            A FETAC in Healthcare or equivalent is essential.

(iii)          Two years’ experience as Health Care Assistant

(v)          Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

(vii)        A desire to help / care for people

(viii)       A reliable, diligent and trustworthy character

(ix)         Treat all information confidentially and sensitively.

Informal enquiries for the above positions can be made by telephoning Ms. Donna Lynott (Assistant Director of Nursing) on 091-770868 or by email at dlynott@galwayhospice.ie.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, 7^th August 2024

Please contact Judy Tierney at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form.

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The successful candidate will help to ensure that a caring environment is achieved within the In Patient Unit (IPU), contributing to the highest possible quality of nursing care.  Candidates will have:

1. Registration in General Nursing with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
2. 12 – 18 months post graduate experience.
3. Experience in palliative care / oncology setting desirable but not essential.
4. Ideally, a PDip in Palliative Care (or similar e.g. Oncology, Haematology, Gerontology) or a willingness to undertake same post probationary period.
5. Other relevant experience will be considered.
6. A commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork.
7. Possess well developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills suited to the ethos and environment of a Hospice setting.

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Ms. Mairead Carr, or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, 7^th August 2024

Please contact Judy Tierney at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form.

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Based in Galway, and rotating between Inpatient Unit (IPU) and Community Palliative Care (CPC), the experienced Senior Physiotherapist shall ensure the provision of a quality service to patients, from assessment to treatment, in line with best international standards and to enhance (insofar as is possible) the quality of life of the patients attending the Hospice Day Care and Inpatient Unit as well as patients in the Community.

Candidates will:

• Be a registered with CORU and be eligible for membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP).
• Have at least 4-5 years satisfactory post registration experience – experience at Senior level and in Palliative Care an advantage
• Experience in a Hospital / Hospice setting is desirable.
• Show initiative and work without direct supervision.
• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and possess a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills with an awareness / sensitivity toward patient needs.
• Have experience of providing staff supervision / leadership.
• Have good IT skills.
• Have a proven track record of a can-do approach, positive attitude, ability to prioritise and ability to assess service needs.
• Have experience in service development and Quality Initiatives.

Closing date for applications is 22 Jul 2024.

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director Of HR For Application Forms.

Email adolan@galwayhospice.ie

Enquiries can be sent to Joan Boult, Therapies Manager.

Email jboult@galwayhospice.ie

Galway Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The successful candidate will help to ensure that a caring environment is achieved within the In Patient Unit (IPU), contributing to the highest possible quality of nursing care.

Candidates will have:

(i)        Registration in General Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI

(ii)       12-18 months post graduate experience.

(iii)      Experience in palliative care/oncology setting desirable but not essential.

(iv)      Ideally, a PDip in Palliative care (or similar e.g. Oncology, Haematology, Gerontology) or a  willingness to undertake same post probationary period.

(v)       Other relevant experience will be considered.

(vi)      A commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork

(vii)     Possess well developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills suited to the ethos and environment of a Hospice setting.

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Ms. Mairead Carr (Director of Nursing) on 091-770868 or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie.

Please contact Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor, jtierney@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed Job Description and Application Form.

Galway Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer