Tipperary University Hospital is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist (Chest Pain) to join its cardiology services. This permanent whole-time role plays a key part in the assessment, management, and coordination of care for patients presenting with chest pain. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop advanced nursing practice within a multidisciplinary acute hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide specialist clinical assessment and management of patients presenting with chest pain
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care within cardiology and chest pain pathways
• Work collaboratively with cardiology consultants and multidisciplinary teams
• Support early diagnosis, risk stratification, and patient flow within acute services
• Contribute to patient education, secondary prevention, and discharge planning
• Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Nurse on the live Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of nursing experience in cardiology and/or chest pain management
• Post-registration qualification relevant to the specialist area (desirable)
• Have undertaken, or agree to undertake within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Medicinal Products Certificate
• Excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary aligned with HSE Clinical Nurse Specialist (General) Grade 2632 pay scale, in accordance with national HSE consolidated salary scales
• Permanent whole-time contract
• Public service pension scheme and annual leave entitlements
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive clinical governance and career progression pathways
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Tipperary University Hospital, serving the South Tipperary region. The post forms part of HSE Dublin and South East, delivering acute hospital services across Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, and part of South Dublin. The hospital offers a dynamic acute care environment with strong multidisciplinary collaboration.
Application Details
• Applications must be submitted via the Rezoomo Recruitment platform
• Email or paper applications will not be accepted
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• Application link: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/91835/
Informal Enquiries
• Ms. Mary O’Donnell, Assistant Director of Nursing
• Phone: 052-6177158
• Email: Mary.O’[email protected]
Application deadline: 13 February 2026 at 17:00
