Cork University Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist Candidate (General) in Palliative Care to join its multidisciplinary team in Wilton, Cork. This permanent wholetime role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills within Ireland’s largest university hospital. Applicants from both HSE and non-HSE backgrounds are welcome.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred palliative care under the supervision of senior clinical staff
• Support assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients with complex needs
• Contribute to interdisciplinary case discussions and care planning
• Liaise effectively with patients, families, carers and community services
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Engage in continuous professional development and specialist training
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered General Nurse with NMBI (or eligibility to register)
• Minimum relevant clinical experience in acute, palliative or oncology settings
• Strong communication, clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to compassionate, holistic patient care
• Motivation to progress to full Clinical Nurse Specialist status
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary (HSE Consolidated Pay Scale, August 2025):
Clinical Nurse Specialist Candidate (General), Grade 2697:
€56,642 – €66,705 (8 points)
• Permanent wholetime contract
• HSE pension scheme and comprehensive employee benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialist training
• Access to structured professional development programmes
Location & Employer Information
This post is based at Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork — the largest tertiary referral centre in Ireland, serving the South West region with a full range of acute and specialist services.
The hiring organisation is the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s national public health employer responsible for delivering health and social services nationwide.
Application Details
Apply Online:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/88907
Closing Date: 9 December 2025 at 12:00
Informal Enquiries:
Jane Shanahan, Assistant Director of Nursing
Email: jane.shanahan@hse.ie
Phone: 087 3841436
Candidates must complete and submit the official application form via the Rezoomo recruitment page.
