523 Clinical Nurse jobs in Ireland

About Dovida

Dovida is a global leader in home care, operating across six countries and delivering over nine million hours of care annually. In Ireland alone, our 25-office network of 350 dedicated professionals supports over 4,000 caregivers, enabling more than 7,000 clients to live life on their terms.

Guided by our Circle of Care philosophy, we champion the promise: Your Life, Your Way. Join a company that puts compassion, empowerment, and impact at the heart of everything we do.

Who we`re looking for

Dovida Is looking for "Clinical Nurse" with Active NMBI Pin to develop tailored care & service plans for clients.

This community-focused role requires:

• Full driver's license and car
• NMBI registered nurse with active Pin No. (Mandatory)
• Prior experience in Home care, Nursing home or any other Social care sector would be preferred
• Business acumen to ensure client satisfaction and uphold brand reputation.
• Positive and compassionate attitude

What you`ll do

• Meet with clients and families to discuss needs and develop tailored care & service plans.
• Ensure regular quality assurance visits for clients.
• Maintain update client records efficiently using IT systems.
• Demonstrate open and effective communication with the Office colleagues, Healthcare workers and clients and family members
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and ethical standards within the team.
• Conduct Family Education sessions as needed
• Perform any and all other functions deemed necessary

About Dovida
Dovida is a global leader in home care, operating across six countries and delivering over nine million hours of care annually. In Ireland alone, our 25-office network of 350 dedicated professionals supports over 4,000 caregivers, enabling more than 7,000 clients to live life on their terms.

Guided by our Circle of Care philosophy, we champion the promise: Your Life, Your Way. Join a company that puts compassion, empowerment, and impact at the heart of everything we do.

Who We're Looking For We are seeking a Clinical Nurse with an active NMBI PIN to develop personalised care and service plans for clients. This is a community-based role that requires:

• Full, clean driver's licence and access to a car
• NMBI registration with an active PIN (mandatory)
• Experience in bowel and bladder care
• Previous experience in home care, nursing home, or social care settings (preferred)
• Strong business sense to ensure client satisfaction and maintain brand reputation
• Positive, compassionate, and client-focused attitude

What You'll Do

• Meet with clients and families to assess needs and create tailored care and service plans
• Conduct regular quality assurance visits
• Keep accurate and up-to-date client records using IT systems
• Provide neurogenic bowel and bladder care and demonstrate procedures to Home Healthcare Assistants (every second day, including weekends and bank holidays, until the team achieves full competency)
• Assess competency of Home Healthcare Assistants in line with company policy
• Communicate openly and effectively with office colleagues, healthcare workers, clients, and families
• Collaborate with community and acute multidisciplinary teams to manage home support packages
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
• Attend the monthly National Bowel Care Steering Group meetings (online, one hour)
• Cover shifts for clients when required to support scheduling, if Home Healthcare Assistants are unavailable
• Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the highest standard of care

The CNSp will have a nursing line management, reporting and professional relationship. The CNSp is professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing

The CNS (Dementia Care) will work collaboratively with the ANP (Dementia Care) to promote integrated working across acute and community services and sites.

The operational clinical working relationship will be with the geriatrician(s) leading on dementia services within MUH

Purpose of the post:

The post holder will be required to work as a key member of the relevant specialist team.

They will provide comprehensive physical, psychological and emotional assessment and support to people with dementia and their families/carers throughout their disease trajectory.

Using a case management approach she / he will act as a liaison between Services for Older People and other relevant departments in Mercy University Hospital Primary Care, Community services and other agencies in order to provide an integrated service for people with dementia and their carers/families.

The appointment of the CNSp Dementia Care is an essential element in the provision of effective, high quality, seamless integrated care for people with dementia.

Responsibilities - The post holder will be responsible for;

• Provide a specialist nursing service for patients with dementia that requires support and treatment through the continuum of care.
• Provide for early identification and assessment of the patient with cognitive impairment.
• Participate in case review with MDT colleagues.
• Take a proactive role in the formulation and provision of evidence based PPPGs relating to care of the person with dementia
• Communicate, negotiate and represent patient's values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues.
• Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, family and/or carer.
• Provide dementia awareness education, in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes for all healthcare staff in particular the ED/AMU and hospital wards on the importance of dementia friendly and person-centred approaches to care.
• Maintain clinical competence in the management of people with dementia, keeping up-to-date with relevant research to ensure the implementation of evidence based practice.
• Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to national KPI's as directed and advised by DON and senior management.
• Identify, initiate and conduct nursing and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of dementia.
• Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for specialist practice.

Eligibility Criteria:

CNS Eligibility:

Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnaimhseachais na hEireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.

AND

Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais na hEireann) Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.

AND

Have a minimum of 1 years' post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made

AND

Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in specialist area of Dementia

AND

Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed

AND

Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area.

AND

Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice

Closing date for applications is 1pm Friday 26th September 2025

The MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.

Location: Gormanston, County Meath, Ireland Nursing Salary: As per Company scale Youtube:

Job Summary
Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland's leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare

• Company Pension
• Comprehensive Induction process
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role.

Job Objectives

We are seeking Psychiatric Nurses for the role of Clinical Nurse Lead to join our dynamic team in our specialist inpatient Mental Health Service at Nua Healthcare.

• Live our mission, vision, and values.
• To co-operate with your employer and to comply with your responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 2001 and Mental Health Amendment Act 2018, the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated standards, regulations, and codes of practice in so far as is reasonable and practicable.
• To ensure ICP's are up to date and that services are being always delivered to the highest possible quality and safety standards.
• To be familiar with and to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• To maintain the highest level of infection control standards as directed by company policy and national best practice guidance in the utmost interests for the Safety, Health and welfare for yourself, your colleagues, our patients and any other persons in so far as is reasonable and practicable.
• You are required to work according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines. You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care and will support the nursing team to undertake this role. Develop, implement, and evaluate individual care plans in conjunction with patients, carers (where relevant) and other professionals ensuring individual needs are met.
• To complete unit rota's and ensure appropriate skill mix is in place in each individual unit.

Clinical Responsibilities

• To provide a nursing assessment of patients admitted to the service.
• To lead the unit, you are working on and support junior staff in clinical decision making.
• To ensure a high standard of nursing in the application of clinical nursing procedures and treatments including the custody, storage and administration of medicines.
• To maintain a high standard of nursing care during procedures and treatments through supervision and instruction.
• To ensure patients' rights are maintained and protected under the Mental Health Act.
• Clinical Nursing Lead (s) to ensure that allocated staff are aware of Individual care plans and objectives, together with any set activities to be undertaken.
• Complete supervision and appraisals of junior staff members.
• To take charge of the Centre in the absence of the Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Nursing.
• To take the lead in the planning and preparation for MHC visits and inspections.
• To take the lead in working alongside outside agencies to ensure effective communication across services.

This list of key responsibilities is not exhaustive.

Skills Requirement

Qualification

• Registered on, or eligible to be on, the Psychiatric Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• A minimum of 3+ years post qualification/registration Psychiatric nursing experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge, understanding and familiarity with the Health Act 2007, The Mental Health Act 2001 and Mental Health Amendment Act 2018, the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated standards, regulations, and codes of practice.

Desired Experience

• Previous clinical management experience.

Skills Required

• Genuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to new environments.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills under pressure, ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to set high personal standards of performance and delivery of desired results.

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Working hours over a 7 day roster involving shift work
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities & more

Clinical Nurse Manager - Complex Care / Acquired Brain Injury

Brampton care is the first in the west of Ireland to open a solely dedicated Rehabilitation / Acquired Brain Injury unit. Due to expansion, we are looking for a Clinical Nurse Manager staff nurse to join us on a full-time permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated nursing professional to make a real impact on the lives of individuals living with acquired brain injury.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and would like to work in a supportive and caring environment then we are for you

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and support a team of nursing and care staff in providing high-quality dementia care.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and clinical governance standards.
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote best practices in dementia care, ensuring dignity, respect, and person-cantered approaches.
• Work closely with senior management to enhance and develop dementia care services.
• Manage clinical documentation, audits, and quality assurance processes effectively.
• Act as a point of contact for residents and their families, providing support and guidance.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with active NMBI
• Ideally QQI Level 6 in Leadership and Management
• Minimum of 5 years Nursing Experience
• Experience as a senior nurse minimum 2 years
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• In-depth understanding of dementia cares best practices, policies, and regulations. Experience in staff management, training, and development.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

For more information or to apply now please email

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €23.00-€29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Job type: Fixed Term

Overview Of Role
UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, Waterford are recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist Radiation Oncology on an 11-month fixed term contract. The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with National and International standards. As a key member of the frontline team, the CNS will provide support and specialist advice to all disciplines of staff, patients, and members of the public regarding Radiotherapy. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Operations

• Act as a role model through the provision of professional leadership and demonstration of best practices in Radiotherapy.
• Act as a resource in providing specialist knowledge, consultancy, and expertise in collaboration with Cancer Centre Management, Radiation therapists, and all healthcare staff.
• Advise on the nursing care of individual patients for Radiotherapy.
• Maintain effective communication structures and interpersonal relations.
• Provide education and advice to patients, relatives/carers on radiotherapy treatments.
• Act as an advocate for the patients, and/or staff on issues in the prevention and control of infection.
• Adhere to the Cancer Centres policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintain a safe working environment as set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice.
• Be familiar with the UPMC Mission Statement and uphold the Philosophy and Patient Charter of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre.
• Ensure an effective learning environment for the multidisciplinary team.
• Work within the code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, participation in the development of the Scope of Practice and provide strong professional leadership and direction for Infection Control nursing services.
• Promote the advancement of professional knowledge and ensure its integration into practice.
• Ensure that nursing care is based on the latest research findings and constitute best practice.
• Encourage continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices through regular audit programmes and review and uphold cancer policy.
• Ensure that all records are properly and accurately maintained and disseminated to the appropriate staff.
• Provide feedback by giving verbal and written reports to departmental and organisational managers.
• Assist with the initial referral process by transcribing hard clinical information into the relevant sections of the ARIA Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Partake in accreditation processes and quality processes while adhering to National and International best practice standards such as HPSC, HIQA, EPA, and JCI.
• Plan, negotiate with and support staff to implement and make clinical practice changes as appropriate.
• Together with Cancer Centre Management be involved in identifying opportunities for the development of services that will improve the care of patients.
• Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care.

Clinical

• The Radiation Oncology CNS will have a strong patient focus whereby the speciality defines itself as nursing and subscribes to the overall purpose, functions and ethical standards of nursing/midwifery.
• The clinical practice role may be divided into direct and indirect care. Direct care comprises the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to the patient, family and/or carer. Indirect care relates to the activities that influence and support the provision of direct care.
• Direct Care: Provide a specialist nursing service for patients with a diagnosis of Cancer who require support and treatment through the continuum of care.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessment to include physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements of care using best evidence-based practice in Cancer care.
• Use the outcomes of patient assessment to develop and implement plans of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate the patient's response to treatment and amend the plan of care accordingly in conjunction with the MDT and patient, family and/or carer as appropriate.
• Make alterations in the management of patient's condition in collaboration with the MDT and the patient in line with agreed pathways and policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Accept appropriate referrals from MDT colleagues.
• Co-ordinate investigations, treatment therapies and patient follow-up.
• Communicate with patients, family and/or carer as appropriate, to access patient's needs and provide relevant support, information, education, advice and counselling as required or make referrals to relevant MDT colleagues for supplementary care where required.
• Where appropriate work collaboratively with MDT colleagues across Primary and Secondary Care to provide a seamless service delivery to the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate.
• Participate in medication reconciliation taking cognisance of poly pharmacy and support medical and pharmacy staff with medication reviews and medication management.
• Identify and promote specific symptom management strategies as we as the identification of triggers which may cause exacerbation of symptoms. Provide patients with appropriate self-management strategies and escalation pathways.
• Participate in nurse-led clinics with MDT input.
• Identify health promotion priorities for the patient, family and/or carer and support patient self-care in line with best evidence. This will include the provision of educational and health promotion material, which is comprehensive, easy to understand and meets patient needs.
• Indirect Care: Identify and agree appropriate referral pathways for patients with cancer.
• Participates in case review with MDT colleagues.
• Use a case management approach to patients with complex needs in collaboration with MDT in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate.
• Take a pro-active role in the formulation and provision of evidence-based policies, procedures and guidelines relating to Cancer care.
• Take a lead role in ensuring the service for patients with cancer is in line with best practice guidelines.
• Communicate, negotiate and represent patient's family and/or carer values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues in both Primary and secondary Care as appropriate.
• Develop and support the concept of advocacy, particularly in relation to patient participation in decision making, thereby enabling informed choice of treatment options.
• Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, family and/or carer.
• Establish, maintain and improve procedures for collaboration and cooperation between Acute Service, Primary Care and Voluntary Organisations as appropriate.
• Maintain clinical competence in patient management within Cancer nursing, keeping up to date with relevant research to ensure the implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Provide the patient, family and/or carer with appropriate information and other supportive interventions to increase their knowledge, skill and confidence in managing their Cancer condition.
• Provide mentorship and preceptorship for UPMC colleagues as appropriate.
• Participate in training programmes for nursing, MDT colleagues and key stakeholders as appropriate.
• Be responsible for addressing own continuing professional development needs.

Audit & Research

• Identify, initiate and conduct nursing and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of practice.
• Identify, critically analyse, disseminate and integrate best evidence relating to Cancer care into practice.
• Contribute to nursing research on all aspects of cancer care.
• Use the outcomes of audit to improve service provision.
• Contribute to service planning and budgetary processes using audit data and specialist knowledge.
• Monitor, access, utilise and disseminate current relevant research to advise and ensure the provision of informed evidence-based practice.
• Participate in clinical audit and research activity within the field, promoting a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence- based practice.
• Undertake research/ clinical audit as necessary, critically analyse and provide written reports of the same.
• Participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation.

Consultant

• Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for cancer practice.
• Generate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines and support implementation.
• Use specialist knowledge to support and enhance generalist nursing practice.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with local Cancer CNS/Registered Advance Nurse Practitioner/MDT colleagues as appropriate, developing person centred care pathways to promote the integrated of model of care delivery.
• Attend integrated care planning meetings as required.
• Where appropriate develop and maintain relationships with specialist services in voluntary organisations which support patients in the community.
• Liaise with other health service providers in the development and the on-going delivery of care.
• Network with other CNS in cancer care and in related professional associations.

Health And Safety And Quality

• To comply with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centres policy and procedures in relation to Health and Safety
• Actively participate in all quality initiatives.

Standard Responsibilities

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Lives the UPMC Values

Qualifications & Experience

• Be currently registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses/Midwives held by Bord Altranais (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland)
• Have an Oncology Qualification from an accredited institution or be willing to undertake the course and in-house training.
• Have a recognised post-registration nursing course - Higher Diploma or Post Grad course or be in pursuit of same.
• Have extensive experience and clinical expertise i.e. minimum of 3 years (full time or an aggregate of 3 years full time) post registration experience in the specialist area of Cancer Care.
• Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.
• Practice in accordance with relevant legislation and with regards to The Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, 2015) and the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, 2014)
• Demonstrate: Effective communication skills. Organisation and time management skills. Effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Commitment to provide a quality service.
• Team player.
• Ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.

Equal Opportunity Statement And Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation
– Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits
– Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition
– Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance
– Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities
– Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

The post holder will report to:

Operationally and professionally accountable to the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing.

Clinically accountable to the Consultant Physician's in Rehabilitation Medicine.

Details of Service:

Blarney Rehabilitation Unit is a newly developed purpose-built post hospital rehabilitation unit. It is made up of 50 beds located off site from the MUH. It remains under the governance of the MUH. The Rehabilitation Services program delivers specialist post-acute care, focusing on patient-centered reablement to help patients achieve optimal functionality and independence following illness or injury. This service emphasizes seamless transitions of care between hospital and home, integrating multidisciplinary expertise to support patient recovery

Responsibilities - The post holder will be responsible for;

• Provide specialist nursing assessment and interventions for rehabilitation patients. Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop/implement individualized care plans in partnership with the patient, family, and MDT
• Independently manage a caseload of patients with complex rehabilitation needs, serving as a clinical expert in rehabilitation nursing. Coordinate investigations, therapies, and follow-up to ensure continuity of care.
• Act as a patient advocate and educator. Promote adaptation to lifestyle changes by teaching patients and families' techniques for self-care, mobility, and daily living tasks. Encourage patient participation in goal setting and reablement activities.
• Lead discharge and transition planning for rehabilitation patients. Assess suitability for discharge or referral to community services and collaborate on care pathways that facilitate safe return home. Provide comprehensive patient education for home management.
• Establish and maintain records of patient outcomes and service indicators for the rehabilitation caseload (e.g. functional gains, service utilization). Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as directed by nursing management.
• Maintain personal clinical competence in rehabilitation nursing. Stay up to date with developments in rehabilitation care and relevant research to ensure evidence-based practice. Attend courses and engage in continuous professional development.
• Lead formal and informal teaching activities (e.g. in-service training, ward-based learning) to enhance colleagues' skills in rehabilitation care.
• Act as a nursing resource and role model for rehabilitation practice. Provide guidance and support to generalist nurses to enhance care quality. Demonstrate leadership in clinical decision-making and problem-solving at the ward and service level.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnaimhseachais na hEireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.

And

• Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais na hEireann) Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.

And

• Have a minimum of 1 years' post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full-time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made.

And

• Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed
• Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed

And

• Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 year's full time experience in acute setting dealing with Rehabilitation Care.

And

• Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area.

And

• Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.

And

• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Closing date for applications is 1pm, Friday 24th October 2025

The MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.

Mercy University Hospital (MUH):

MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services. We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.

We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance. From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team. For fully registered NMBI recognised nurses, we offer a generous relocation package (if coming from abroad). We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist – Urology
Cpl Healthcare in partnership with our client is currently looking to recruit an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in urology for a full-time permanent position. Our client is a private hospital in the midlands of Ireland and provides a rapid access diagnostic service for both men and women with urological conditions. Services include a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

The role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Urology will provide expert clinical care, emotional support, education, and care coordination for patients with urological conditions across the continuum of care. This role is pivotal in enhancing patient outcomes, streamlining multidisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned with national standards and Charter Medical's values.

Interested candidates must have

• Diploma / Degree in Nursing
• Full registration with the NMBI (NMBI Pin)
• Full rights to work in Ireland without sponsorship
• Post graduate course in Urology
• 3.5 years post graduate experience in an acute hospital setting
• Current or recent experience working in urology

The role involves.

Clinical Practice:

• Act as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients with urological conditions, including malignancies.
• Provide specialist nursing care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Serve as a keyworker for patients, offering continuity and coordination throughout their treatment journey.
• Attend and contribute to urology outpatient clinics, including PSA clinics and diagnostic consultations.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure seamless patient pathways and timely interventions.

Patient Support & Advocacy:

• Offer emotional support and education to patients and their families/carers.
• Advocate for patients, helping them understand their diagnosis and treatment options.
• Provide information on available resources, including palliative care and community services.

Quality & Audit:

• Participate in clinical audits and service evaluations to improve care delivery.
• Contribute to research initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Ensure accurate documentation and data entry into relevant systems (e.g., cancer registries).

For further information please contact Keelin on /
(email protected)

Regional Specialist Memory Clinic (RSMC).

The CNSp Dementia Care will have a nursing line management, reporting and professional relationship.

The CNSp Dementia Care:

• Is professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing (DON).
• Will work collaboratively with the ANP (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) Dementia Care to promote integrated working across acute and community services and sites.
• Will have an operational clinical working relationship with the Geriatrician(s) leading on Dementia Services within MUH.

Purpose of the Role:

• The CNSp Dementia Care will be required to work as a key member of the relevant specialist team.
• They will provide comprehensive physical, psychological and emotional assessment and support to people with dementia and their families/carers throughout their disease trajectory.
• Using a case management approach they will act as a liaison between Services for Older People and other relevant departments in Mercy University Hospital (MUH) Primary Care, Community services and other agencies in order to provide an integrated service for people with dementia and their carers/families.
• The appointment of the CNSp Dementia Care is an essential element in the provision of effective, high quality, seamless integrated care for people with dementia.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide a specialist nursing service for patients with dementia that requires support and treatment through the continuum of care.
• Provide for early identification and assessment of the patient with cognitive impairment.
• Participate in case review with MDT (Multidisciplinary Team ) colleagues.
• Take a proactive role in the formulation and provision of evidence based PPPGs (HSE Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Guidelines ) relating to care of the person with dementia.
• Communicate, negotiate and represent patient's values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues.
• Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, family and/or carer.
• Provide dementia awareness education, in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes for all healthcare staff in particular the ED/AMAU (Emergency Department / Acute Medical Assessment Unit ) and hospital wards on the importance of dementia friendly and person-centred approaches to care.
• Maintain clinical competence in the management of people with dementia, keeping up-to-date with relevant research to ensure the implementation of evidence based practice.
• Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to national KPI's (Key Performance Indicators ) as directed and advised by DON and senior management.
• Identify, initiate and conduct nursing and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of dementia.
• Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for specialist practice.

Eligibility Criteria - CNS Eligibility:

• Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnaimhseachais na hEireann (NMBI/Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland ) or be eligible to be so registered.
• Be registered in the division(s) of the NMBI Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.
• Have a minimum of 1 years' post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made.
• Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in specialist area of Dementia.
• Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed
• Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area.
• Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.

Closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday 3rd November 2025.

MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.

Mercy University Hospital (MUH):

MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.

We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.

We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.

From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team. For fully registered NMBI recognised nurses, we offer a generous relocation package (if coming from abroad). We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.