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Gladys was chosen to be Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from the Dublin team. "Gladys is always keen to work all shifts offered and often travels long distances to her preferred hospitals. The feedback from clients regarding her practice and her care has been exemplary. Keep up…

Nurses spend the majority of their shifts on their feet, whether they are making rounds, administering medication, or providing patient care. This constant activity can put significant strain on their lower body, often leading to severe discomfort if left untreated. To help, we have compiled a list of the most…

Daniel was chosen to be the Guild’s May HCA of the Month following some fantastic feedback from a client: "Daniel performs his job to a high standard, earning the admiration of both staff and residents who love him." We caught up with Daniel to see how he feels about being…

Calling all Paediatric ICU nurses in Ireland! We have some fantastic news for you! The Scottish Nursing Guild is now an approved provider on the HSE’s ‘Children with complex healthcare needs’ framework in the Republic of Ireland. This exciting development opens up a wealth of new opportunities for you to…

Phyllis was chosen to be Community HCA of the Month following some fantastic feedback from the Belfast team. We caught up with Phyllis to see how she feels about being our Community HCA of the Month. How long have you been working with the Guild? "I have been working for…

Sarah was chosen to be Community Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from the Dublin team. We caught up with Sarah to see how she feels about being our Community Nurse of the Month. How long have you been working with the Guild? "I have been working with…

Emma was chosen to be the Guild’s Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from the Dublin team: "Emma has always been available to pick up shifts and is a constant worker with the Guild." We caught up with Emma to see how she feels about being our Nurse…

Amy was chosen to be the Guild’s February HCA of the Month following some fantastic feedback from a client: "Amy has shown such diligence towards our son’s care, going above and beyond what you might expect from a carer. She is very attuned to his needs and creative in supporting…

Around 33,000 people in Scotland and 25,000 in Ireland live in care homes. It’s likely this number will grow. Many care home nurses are needed to deliver person-centred holistic care to these people. So, what’s it like to work as a care home nurse? Within this blog, we’ll cover the…

This is following some fantastic feedback from our Belfast Team. They pointed out that Okikiolu has been a great help with a new community package. He adjusted his shifts to accommodate the required care and always responds to our calls. We caught up with Okikiolu to see how he feels…