Registered Nurse – Renal Dialysis Unit
Are you an NMBI Registered Nurse seeking an exciting new opportunity to learn specialist skills in renal dialysis nursing? You may have HSE experience or have worked in the private care sector, but whatever your nursing background, with the right attitude and aptitude we have an opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
Being a Dialysis nurse requires commitment and passion along with the skills and competencies to juggle the technical nursing aspect whilst giving holistic care. You will be working autonomously, responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care for dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease or acute kidney injury.
The Kilkenny unit operates 20 haemodialysis stations, serving up to 80 patients.
This is a fixed term 12‑month full‑time role of 37.5 hours a week. Current days involve working various shifts between Monday to Saturday 7:00 to 18:30.
What we can offer you
Here at Fresenius Medical Care we provide excellent and continuous training and development throughout your career, supported by dedicated clinical teachers. On joining, you will enroll on our 8‑week Fundamental Dialysis Programme, which is accredited by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association. Thereafter, we continue to provide training and education opportunities which help take your career to the next level.
Competitive salary up to €53,900 – progression through the pay scale will be underpinned by a Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) for each role, allowing employees greater career development potential, aligned to in‑house training programmes.
No Sunday or night shift working
Company pension scheme and life assurance
35 days holiday (inclusive of 10 bank holidays) increasing with service
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day off
Overtime (time and a half after completing full‑time hours – 150 hours every 4 weeks)
Paid breaks
Free parking, uniform, tea & coffee, flu vaccine and Christmas meal
Health Shield – company‑paid health cash plan
Long‑service vouchers
Refer a friend scheme (€1,000 per referral if successful)
Sickness insurance policy
Sponsorship for training where applicable for career development
bhsf RISE – our Health and Wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GPs and counsellors
About Fresenius Medical Care
We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across more than 4,100 clinics. Additionally, we operate 42 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as machines, dialysers and related disposables. One in every two of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.
For more information please visit https://www.nephrocare.co.uk.
We are a growing and ambitious company who invests in talent and creates an environment where you can grow too. Come along on our journey with us, see your skills develop and be rewarded for the exceptional care you give.
Nurse posts will be subject to a Garda Check.
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Location: Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
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