The Health Service Executive Dublin and North East is recruiting Public Health Nurses (PHN) to deliver high-quality community and population health services. These roles play a vital part in health promotion, disease prevention, and supporting individuals, families, and communities across the region.
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A number of permanent whole-time and permanent part-time positions are available across multiple locations in the Dublin and North East Regional Health Area.
Responsibilities
• Deliver evidence-based public health nursing services within the community
• Promote health, wellbeing, and disease prevention across the lifespan
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care programmes for individuals and families
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and interagency teams
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports in line with HSE policies
• Participate in health surveillance, screening, and child health programmes
• Support safeguarding and protection of vulnerable populations
Requirements
• Be registered in the Public Health Nurse division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
• Hold the required postgraduate qualification in Public Health Nursing
• Demonstrate competence in community-based nursing practice
• Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical decision-making skills
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales for Public Health Nurse Grade (revised 1 August 2025)
• Permanent whole-time and permanent part-time contracts available
• Access to public service pension scheme and annual leave entitlements
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements where service allows
(Salary scales are governed by Department of Health Circulars and national public service pay agreements.)
Location & Employer Information
Positions are available across the Dublin and North East Regional Health Area, including counties Dublin North, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan. The Health Service Executive is Ireland’s national provider of public health and social care services, offering structured career pathways and strong professional support.
Application Details
• This competition is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants
• Applicants must download and read the Job Specification and Additional Campaign Information via Rezoomo before applying
• Informal enquiries:
– Petrina Donnelly, Regional Director of Nursing & Midwifery: [email protected]
– Recruitment process enquiries: [email protected]
Application Deadline: 20 January 2026 at 12:00 PM
