Staff Nurse Rehabilitation Service
Staff Nurse – Mercy Regional Rehabilitation Unit
Based at Mercy Regional Rehabilitation Unit (Blarney) or any buildings on the Complex of the Mercy University Hospital Cork.
Permanent Contract, Full time Hours.
Details of Mercy Regional Rehabilitation Unit Service:
Mercy Regional Rehabilitation Unit is a newly developed post-acute care rehabilitation unit. It is made up of 50 beds located off site from the MUH. It remains under the governance of the MUH. The Rehabilitation Services program delivers specialist post-acute care, focusing on patient-centered reablement to help patients achieve optimal functionality and independence following illness or injury. This service emphasizes seamless transitions of care between hospital and home, integrating multidisciplinary expertise to support patient recovery.
Responsibilities Include:
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of patients’ physical, psychosocial, and functional status.
- Develop individualised, rehabilitation‐focused nursing care plans in collaboration with the patient and multidisciplinary team.
- Regularly review and revise care plans based on patient progress and changing needs.
- Implement evidence‐based interventions to promote mobility, strength, and independence (e.g., assisted transfers, therapeutic exercises).
- Safely administer prescribed medications and therapeutic treatments.
- Monitor and document patient responses to medications and interventions, escalating any concerns.
- Provide tailored education on the rehabilitation process, safe home practices, and self‐management strategies.
- Participate in regular multidisciplinary team meetings with physiotherapists, OTs, physicians, social workers, and others.
- Maintain accurate, timely patient records in accordance with NMBI and hospital standards.
- Contribute to discharge planning by liaising with community nursing, primary care, and other support services.
- Ensure referral forms, equipment requisitions, and follow‑up appointments are completed
- Adhere to the NMBI Code of Conduct and Mercy University Hospital policies.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be registered, or be eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI / Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and evidence of ongoing learning.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a patient-centred approach.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience or interest in rehabilitation nursing and managing patients with complex recovery needs.
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications for patient care and documentation.
- Recent acute experience desirable
- A post-registration qualification or training in rehabilitation nursing, gerontology, or a related field is desirable.
Closing date for applications is 1pm on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.
Mercy University Hospital (MUH)
MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,800 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.
We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.
We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.
From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team. For fully registered NMBI recognised nurses, we offer a generous relocation package (if coming from abroad). We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.
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Staff Nurse – Mercy Regional Rehabilitation Unit
Based at Mercy Regional Rehabilitation Unit (Blarney) or any buildings on the Complex of the Mercy University Hospital Cork.
Permanent Contract, Full time Hours.
Details of Mercy Regional Rehabilitation Unit Service:
Mercy Regional Rehabilitation Unit is a newly developed post-acute care rehabilitation unit. It is made up of 50 beds located off site from the MUH. It remains under the governance of the MUH. The Rehabilitation Services program delivers specialist post-acute care, focusing on patient-centered reablement to help patients achieve optimal functionality and independence following illness or injury. This service emphasizes seamless transitions of care between hospital and home, integrating multidisciplinary expertise to support patient recovery.
Responsibilities Include:
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of patients’ physical, psychosocial, and functional status.
- Develop individualised, rehabilitation‐focused nursing care plans in collaboration with the patient and multidisciplinary team.
- Regularly review and revise care plans based on patient progress and changing needs.
- Implement evidence‐based interventions to promote mobility, strength, and independence (e.g., assisted transfers, therapeutic exercises).
- Safely administer prescribed medications and therapeutic treatments.
- Monitor and document patient responses to medications and interventions, escalating any concerns.
- Provide tailored education on the rehabilitation process, safe home practices, and self‐management strategies.
- Participate in regular multidisciplinary team meetings with physiotherapists, OTs, physicians, social workers, and others.
- Maintain accurate, timely patient records in accordance with NMBI and hospital standards.
- Contribute to discharge planning by liaising with community nursing, primary care, and other support services.
- Ensure referral forms, equipment requisitions, and follow‑up appointments are completed
- Adhere to the NMBI Code of Conduct and Mercy University Hospital policies.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be registered, or be eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI / Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and evidence of ongoing learning.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a patient-centred approach.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience or interest in rehabilitation nursing and managing patients with complex recovery needs.
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications for patient care and documentation.
- Recent acute experience desirable
- A post-registration qualification or training in rehabilitation nursing, gerontology, or a related field is desirable.
Closing date for applications is 1pm on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.
Mercy University Hospital (MUH)
MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,800 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.
We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.
We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.
From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team. For fully registered NMBI recognised nurses, we offer a generous relocation package (if coming from abroad). We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.
