Casual Nursing in Ireland

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Specializes in Transplant, General Surgery,.

Hello,

My name is Grace. I am a registered nurse in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I am experienced in acute surgical wards and an outpatient clinic. We are looking to move to Dublin in late 2016/early 2017.

I was wondering, for the positions in Ireland, does "casual" type nursing exist?

In Canada, we have full time, part time and casual. Casual nurses can pick up as many or little shifts they desire in a given area. They are usually offered more flexibility but less benefits. Does this level of nursing exist?

That said, do any of your hospitals in particular offer this? I am willing to work close to full time hours but would like the opportunity to choose specific days to accommodate my family.

Thank you for your information.

Regards

Grace

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the International Nursing forum

Have you started your registration process? Can take time to sort out.

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Specializes in Transplant, General Surgery,.

I have not. I am waiting on my husband as we will swing this move on his job. Once he gets a job permit, I intend on applying for a spousal permit and then nursing license. We're OK if he works first and I look for work once we get there.

Do you know if there is anything similar to "casual" nursing in Ireland?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

I know in the UK it was called Bank or Pool nursing and sometimes agencies would be used but not sure if Ireland follows the same

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Specializes in Surgical, quality,management.

Exactly the same term. Bank or pool for in house casual nursing it is usually division or whole hospital based rather than a specific ward. Agency nursing is external provider supplying nurses on an ad hoc basis.

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