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If you’re a registered ICU, ITU or CCU nurse wanting to progress your career or are a registered nurse thinking about making a move into intensive care, this short guide provides information on: Average annual ICU nursing salaries for NHS Scotland, the HSE in the Republic of Ireland and the…

In this article, we’ll look at the salary and hourly pay rates of qualified psychiatric nurses working in both the Republic of Ireland (RoI) and Northern Ireland (NI) – two neighbouring countries looking to attract more qualified psychiatric nurses. Psychiatric nursing in Ireland Psychiatric or mental health nursing is a…

District nurses provide complex care to patients in their home and residential care homes. Roisin joined the Guild in 2019 with 25 years' experience in nursing homes. With her wealth of knowledge, in November 2021, we asked Roisin if she would join our community team as a district nurse. We…

We are celebrating spooky season by sharing some of our nurses’ strangest and most frightful experiences whilst on shift. From the chilling cries from an unoccupied room to the strange, inexplicable coincidences that send a shiver down your spine, here are the scariest stories you shared with us!Night-shift terror 😳“I…

The role of a midwife is to provide care for women and babies during pregnancy, labour and the early stages of the postnatal period. During this time, midwives are responsible for the health of both mothers and babies, making referrals to obstetricians when it is necessary. A rewarding yet challenging…

When it comes to payroll administration, there are a lot of components to consider from processing tax codes to calculating the employee’s earnings making payroll a critical part of any business. Payroll is a key component to any business. We get asked lots of questions about our payroll process and…

Whether you are already a registered nurse or are just starting your journey into the nursing industry, we can help you. Our guide highlights nursing education pathways, explores the opportunities available and highlights the benefits of living as a nurse in Galway. Looking for nursing jobs in Galway? Galway is…

A learning disability nurse provides support and care to people of all ages with learning disabilities, to help them lead independent, active and healthier lives.  If you are looking to expand your skillset into the area of learning disability nursing or want to find out more about what they do…

Pride month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and brings people together in love and friendship to show how far gay rights have come. We caught up with some of our nurses to hear how they celebrate and support the community. “I Attend pride celebrations in Dublin, parade and party celebrations with…

Working in the community can be very rewarding and provide excellent learning opportunities. Find out how Guild Nurse Emma transferred her ICU and hospital experience into the community and why you should too! Emma's experience I joined the Scottish Nursing Guild in 2018 with the intention of solely working within…