Reference: SLPC2521 | Closing Date: September 26, 2025 | Contract: Permanent Wholetime
The Health Service Executive (HSE) West and North West is Ireland’s national healthcare provider, delivering comprehensive healthcare services across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway. We are currently seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse specializing in Palliative Care to join our compassionate team at the North West Hospice inpatient unit in Sligo. This permanent wholetime position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in end-of-life care.
About the Role
This specialized nursing position focuses on providing exceptional palliative care within the North West Hospice’s inpatient unit in Sligo. As a Staff Nurse in our Palliative Care unit, you will deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families during life’s most challenging moments. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to enhancing quality of life and providing comfort, dignity, and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive palliative nursing care to patients with life-limiting conditions within the hospice inpatient unit
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans focused on comfort and quality of life
- Administer medications and treatments specific to palliative care protocols, including pain and symptom management
- Support patients and families through difficult conversations and emotional challenges with empathy and professionalism
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members including doctors, social workers, chaplains, and therapists
- Maintain accurate and detailed nursing documentation in accordance with HSE standards and hospice protocols
- Participate in family conferences and care planning meetings to ensure holistic, patient-centered approaches
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in general nursing care relevant to healthcare delivery
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills applicable to palliative care settings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Commitment to providing compassionate, dignified care to patients and families during end-of-life journey
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in palliative care, hospice, or end-of-life care settings (desirable but not essential)
- Additional training or certification in palliative care, pain management, or symptom control
- Experience working within HSE healthcare system or similar public healthcare environment
- Knowledge of bereavement support and family-centered care approaches
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: ā¬36,919 – ā¬54,928 (13-point incremental scale, Staff Nurse General Community grade 202X)
- Comprehensive Benefits: HSE pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and sick leave provisions
- Professional Development: Access to continuing education, training programs, and career advancement opportunities in specialized palliative care
- Supportive Environment: Work within a dedicated team committed to excellence in end-of-life care and family support
- Work-Life Balance: Permanent wholetime position with structured shift patterns and supportive management
- Specialized Training: Opportunities to develop expertise in palliative care, symptom management, and bereavement support
Ready to Apply?
Join our compassionate team at North West Hospice and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. This specialized palliative care role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in end-of-life care while working in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
For informal enquiries: Contact Jacinta Kelly, Director of Nursing, North West Hospice at [email protected] or 087 6095902
Application Deadline: September 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
