Job Overview
The Health Service Executive (HSE) South West is seeking applications for the position of Staff Nurse (Community) with the Community Intervention Team (CIT) in Kerry. This permanent part-time opportunity offers a rewarding role delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within the community setting.
This Staff Nurse Community Kerry role supports acute and chronic care pathways, enabling patients to receive appropriate interventions in their own homes while reducing hospital admissions and supporting early discharge.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care within the Community Intervention Team model.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care programmes.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with professional guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, GPs and hospital services.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention and quality standards.
- Support patient and family education to encourage self-management and independence.
- Participate in continuous professional development and service improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration as a General Nurse on the active register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Demonstrated clinical competence in community or acute nursing settings.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Full clean driving licence and access to transport (as required for community-based work).
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with the HSE Staff Nurse General (Community) pay scale (February 2026 revision), starting from approximately €35,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time hours), subject to experience and incremental credit.
- Permanent part-time contract.
- Access to public service pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlements in line with HSE policies.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- Employee wellbeing supports and career progression pathways.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based in Kerry within the HSE South West health region, covering services across Kerry and Cork. The Community Intervention Team provides responsive, nurse-led care in patients’ homes, helping to avoid hospital admissions and supporting early discharge.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare provider, delivering comprehensive health and social care services nationwide.
Application Details
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Applicants are strongly advised to download, save and carefully read the Job Specification and Applicant Information documents available via the application portal before submitting their application. A Guide to Completing Competency Questions is also available and should be reviewed prior to completing the application form. All sections of the application form must be fully completed.
For queries or technical issues, contact: vicky.macsweeney@hse.ie
Informal Enquiries:
Lisa Lynch, CNM3, Community Intervention Team, Kerry
Email: Lisa.Lynch2@hse.ie
Phone: 087 4532399
Apply online via: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/93535
Reference: SWNM93535
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Contract Type: Permanent Part-time
Advertisement Type: External
Last Day to Apply: 26 March 2026, 12:00 PM
