The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national health service, delivering comprehensive healthcare services across the country. We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Children’s Services team, specializing in Paediatric Diabetes at Galway University Hospitals. This is a permanent wholetime position offering excellent career development opportunities in a specialized clinical area.
About the Role
Join our expert healthcare team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Children’s Paediatric Diabetes, providing specialized nursing care and clinical leadership within our Children’s Services department. You will work within a multidisciplinary team at Galway University Hospitals, delivering evidence-based care to children and young people with diabetes while supporting their families throughout their care journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialized nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for children with diabetes and their families
- Deliver expert clinical care and evidence-based interventions specific to paediatric diabetes management
- Lead clinical practice development and quality improvement initiatives within the paediatric diabetes service
- Provide clinical leadership, mentorship and education to nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members
- Collaborate with consultant medical staff, diabetes nurse educators, dietitians and other healthcare professionals
- Develop and implement care pathways, protocols and guidelines for paediatric diabetes management
- Participate in research activities and contribute to service development and innovation in paediatric diabetes care
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Post-registration nursing experience with significant depth and breadth in Children’s Diabetes Care
- Specialist post-registration qualification in Children’s Nursing or equivalent
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in paediatric diabetes care and management
- Evidence of continuing professional development in specialized practice
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced qualification in diabetes education or paediatric nursing
- Experience in clinical leadership and staff development within specialized services
- Knowledge of current evidence-based practice in paediatric diabetes management
- Understanding of family-centered care principles in pediatric healthcare settings
What We Offer
- Competitive salary on HSE Clinical Nurse Specialist scale (ā¬60,854 – ā¬76,897)
- Comprehensive benefits package including public service pension scheme
- Extensive career development opportunities and continuing education support
- Access to specialized training in paediatric diabetes care and management
- Collaborative working environment with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
- State-of-the-art facilities and equipment at Galway University Hospitals
Ready to Apply?
Take the next step in your nursing career and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with diabetes and their families. Join our specialized team at Galway University Hospitals where your expertise will contribute to delivering exceptional paediatric diabetes care.
Application Deadline: 19th September 2025 at 10:00 AM
For informal enquiries, contact Karen Leonard, Assistant Director of Nursing Children Services:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 091543252 or 0872269606
