An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse General (Community) to join the Integrated Care Older Persons Services within HSE South West. This community-based role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing care to older persons in Cork, supporting integrated and multidisciplinary care pathways.
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Key Responsibilities
• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to older persons in a community setting
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Support health promotion, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and professional standards
• Engage with patients, families, and carers to support continuity of care
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a General Nurse with NMBI (or eligibility to register)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Community nursing experience desirable
• Full driving licence may be required for community-based duties
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with Staff Nurse General (Community) 202X HSE consolidated pay scales (effective 1 August 2025)
• Specified Purpose Wholetime contract
• Access to HSE pension scheme and public service benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Location & Employer Information
• Location: Cork, County Cork
• Employer: Health Service Executive – HSE South West (Kerry and Cork)
• Service Area: Integrated Care Older Persons Services
• Community-based role within a supportive regional health structure
Application Details
• Reference Number: RGNICPOP26
• Operational Lead: Finola Cronin – [email protected]
• ADON: Lucy Walsh – [email protected]
• Recruitment Process Enquiries: Marie Smiddy – [email protected]
• Official employer website: https://www.hse.ie
Important Files
Application Deadline: 20 January 2026 at 17:00
