An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Practice Development Coordinator Kerry within Adult Mental Health Services in HSE South West. This senior leadership role focuses on advancing evidence-based nursing practice, professional development, and quality improvement across Kerry Mental Health Services.
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This post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers the chance to influence nursing standards, education, and service innovation within a multidisciplinary mental health environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate nursing practice development initiatives across Adult Mental Health Services
• Promote evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and quality improvement
• Support professional development, education, and mentorship of nursing staff
• Collaborate with Area Directors of Nursing and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to policy development, audits, and service evaluation
• Support implementation of national mental health strategies and HSE priorities
• Facilitate change management and innovation in clinical practice
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration on the NMBI Register (Nurse or Midwife)
• Relevant postgraduate qualification at Level 9 or higher (essential/desirable as per Job Spec)
• Significant post-registration experience in Adult Mental Health Nursing
• Demonstrated experience in practice development, education, or quality improvement
• Strong leadership, communication, and change-management skills
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
(Full eligibility criteria are outlined in the official Job Specification.)
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary Scale: Nursing / Midwifery Practice Development Co-ordinator (Grade 2445)
- €71,408 – €88,123 per annum (pro-rata, subject to increments and public sector pay agreements)
• Working Hours: Wholetime
• Benefits Include: - Public sector pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlements
- Continuous professional development support
- Educational and leadership opportunities within the HSE
Location & Employer Information
This role is based within Kerry Mental Health Services, operating under HSE South West, covering Kerry and Cork Adult Mental Health Services.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national provider of public health and social care services, delivering community, mental health, and acute services nationwide.
Application Details
Applicants must download, save, and read the following documents before applying:
- Job Specification
- Applicant Information Document
- Official Application Form
These documents are available at the bottom of the advertisement.
Apply Online:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/90058/
Closing Date: 29 December 2025 at 12:00 PM
Application Queries / Technical Issues:
Vicky MacSweeney, Clerical Officer – People Resourcing
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 087 1302762
Informal Enquiries
Cork Adult Mental Health:
Niamh Hurley – Interim Area Director of Nursing
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 087 2906136
Kerry Adult & Kerry CAMHS:
Aidan Murphy – Acting Area Director of Nursing
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 086 7922619
