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As nurse salaries and pay rates are subject to change, the following information is correct as of 20th March 2023 and will be updated as and when any updates occur. We have taken a look at the nurse salary and pay rates in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.…

This is following some fantastic feedback from a client about Jessica's great work! We caught up with Jessica to see how she feels about being our Nurse of the Month. How long have you been working with the Guild? "I’ve been working with the Guild for nearly two years now."…

The importance of good documentation for your revalidation portfolio Registration as a nurse, midwife, or nursing associate with the NMC isn’t just a one-off activity. It is something that must be renewed every three years through revalidation. We understand that the prospect of revalidation can seem daunting, particularly the first…

Community mental health nurses - also known as community psychiatric nurses - play a vital role in delivering healthcare outside of hospital settings. When working in this rewarding yet challenging position, it’s important to have a mix of clinical and interpersonal skills and be a great communicator with a high…

Nursing is a complex profession with many must-have skills competing for a top 10 place. Some of these nursing skills can vary across the four specialisms – adult, paediatric, learning disabilities, and mental health nursing – and across roles in different healthcare settings. Here, and in no particular order, are…

Community nurses provide clinical services to patients away from hospital settings, helping them with illness, treatment, and recovery. Within a community nursing role, you can expect to spend time with patients in ‘high’ and ‘very high risk’ groups, including the elderly, people with disabilities, as well as the frail and…

This is following an overwhelming response in the search for Leo on social media following a patient's experience. Leo sang a beautiful song to the patient in his care that touched the family's heart. The patient sadly passed away, which led to the search for Leo on social media to…

This is following some fantastic feedback from the Belfast team about Joanne: “Joanne is always flexible, dedicated and feedback from clients is always glowing.” We caught up with Joanne to see how she feels about being our Nurse of the Month. How long have you been working with the Guild?…

Due to increasing demand from clients in the Munster area, we opened a new office in Cork in October 2022. We caught up with some of our nurses to hear their thoughts on what it’s like being an agency nurse in Munster. Dibin’s experience “I am a registered general nurse…

This is following some fantastic feedback from the Belfast team about Angela: “Angela works in A&E and Community. She is flexible, reliable and an asset to the team. She repletely shows dedication to her job.” We caught up with Angela to see how she feels about being our Nurse of…