The HSE continues to fund the employment of 4th year student nurses and midwives who are on rostered work placements in hospital settings.
These 4th year student nurses and midwives on rostered work placement are paid at the approved rate as detailed on the HSE salary scale of €22,229 (annualised - psychiatric nursing specialism) and €21,749 (annualised - all other nursing specialisms).
This rate of pay has been determined by HSE circular 005/2016 and is updated in accordance with consolidated pay scales issued on 1 October 2020.
Other financial supports open to all eligible nursing students include:
- An accommodation allowance available for eligible nursing students which amounts up to €50.79 a week for the duration of the placement where it is necessary for the student to obtain accommodation away from his/her normal place of residence.
- A travel allowance is also available to eligible nursing students.
The 'Arrangements for Undergraduate Nursing/Midwifery Students Undertaking the Continuous Thirty Six Week Internship' , as detailed in HSE circular 030/2009, outline the rights and entitlements in place for 4th Year Student Nurses and Midwives that undertake this placement. It covers areas such as leave entitlements, incremental credit, superannuation and the terms and conditions of employment. These arrangements continue to be in force at the present time.
Concerning if these placements, payments and employee rights extend to the duration of any Covid-19 measures; I have referred this to the HSE to respond directly.
