HSE Dublin and North East is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Adult and Psychiatry of Later Life Mental Health Services for the Cavan Monaghan area. This permanent, whole-time post offers the opportunity to deliver specialist assessment, therapeutic interventions, and care planning for adults and older persons experiencing mental health challenges.
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Key Responsibilities
• Deliver specialist nursing assessments and evidence-based interventions.
• Support multidisciplinary teams across Adult and Psychiatry of Later Life Mental Health Services.
• Lead on care planning, clinical risk assessment, and crisis management where appropriate.
• Engage in health promotion, early intervention, and recovery-oriented practice.
• Provide specialist advice, education, and support to service users, carers, and colleagues.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit, and service development initiatives.
• Maintain nursing records, documentation, and professional compliance standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Demonstrated clinical experience in mental health nursing, preferably within adult or later-life services.
• Evidence of postgraduate education relevant to mental health or specialist practice (or commitment to complete).
• Strong communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) salary scale (Grade 2625): €61,463–€77,666 with LSI, effective 1 August 2025
• Contract: Permanent, whole-time.
• Working hours: Full-time HSE standard roster.
• Benefits: Public sector pension scheme, paid leave entitlements, career progression pathways, and access to continuous professional development.
Location & Employer Information
This post is based within Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Services, part of HSE Dublin and North East. Services span community and acute settings, supporting adults and older persons across counties Cavan and Monaghan.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national public healthcare system, delivering mental health, community, primary, and acute services nationwide.
Application Details
- Reference: 6125CHCM
- Closing date: 22 December 2025 at 17:00
Informal enquiries:
Emma McKeown, Acting Director of Nursing, Mental Health
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 047 95357
