Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE), South West Region
Reference: BGHN85759
Category: Nursing & Midwifery
Grade: Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Candidate (General), Code 2272
Contract Type: Permanent, Whole-time
Location: Bantry General Hospital, Co. Cork, Ireland
About the Role
Bantry General Hospital is seeking a dedicated Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Candidate) to join its Local Injury Unit (LIU). This permanent, full-time role represents an exciting opportunity to advance your clinical expertise within a progressive multidisciplinary environment in West Cork. Successful applicants will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, contributing to the continued development of advanced nursing practice in unscheduled care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within the scope of advanced nursing practice.
- Manage and coordinate care for patients presenting to the Local Injury Unit, ensuring efficient patient flow.
- Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and patient safety.
- Collaborate with consultants, medical staff, allied health professionals, and nursing colleagues.
- Maintain and update professional competencies in accordance with NMBI ANP Candidate standards.
- Contribute to audit, research, and education within the specialty.
- Support the implementation of HSE and hospital clinical governance frameworks.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- Registered in the General Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Eligible to undertake or currently enrolled in a Master’s in Advanced Practice (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience, including 3 years in the relevant specialty.
- Proven ability to work independently and exercise advanced clinical decision-making.
Desirable
- Experience within an Emergency Department, Urgent Care, or Local Injury Unit.
- Evidence of leadership, innovation, and research in clinical practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer
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Salary (as of 1 August 2025, per HSE Consolidated Pay Scales):
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Candidate, General) – Code 2272:
€70,725 – €79,872 per annum, based on experience and incremental point. - Comprehensive pension and annual leave entitlements under HSE terms.
- Professional development support and access to further education.
- Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team in a modern, community-focused hospital.
Ready to Apply?
Closing date: 4 November 2025 at 12:00 noon (GMT).
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date; candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice.
Please ensure you download and review the full Job Specification and Application Form from the Rezoomo recruitment page before applying.
📧 Informal Enquiries:
Director of Nursing – bgh.nursingadmin@hse.ie
📞 086-7871976 / 027-52993
