Reference: CHE262026
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Community/Primary Care) 2628
Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time (0.5 WTE)
Location: Dun Laoghaire Primary Care Centre, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Health Region: HSE Dublin and South East
Job Overview
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Ophthalmology Dublin role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver specialist eye care services within a community primary care setting. Based at Dun Laoghaire Primary Care Centre, this permanent part-time position plays a vital role in supporting patients with ophthalmic conditions across Dublin South and Wicklow.
This position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. A panel may be formed to fill current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies within the HSE Dublin and South East Health Region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced specialist nursing care to patients attending the Eye Clinic.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised ophthalmology care programmes.
- Support early detection, monitoring and management of ophthalmic conditions.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across primary and community care services.
- Deliver patient education and promote self-management strategies.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with HSE policies and professional standards.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in Ophthalmology or a related specialty.
- Significant clinical experience in ophthalmology or eye care services.
- Demonstrated competence in specialist assessment and clinical decision-making.
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with the HSE Clinical Nurse Specialist (Community/Primary Care) Grade 2628 pay scale in accordance with national public sector agreements.
- Permanent part-time contract (0.5 Whole-Time Equivalent).
- Annual leave and public sector pension scheme entitlements.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- Supportive primary care working environment.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based in the Eye Clinic at Dun Laoghaire Primary Care Centre, 3rd Floor, Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. The service operates within the HSE Dublin and South East region, covering Dublin South, Wicklow and surrounding areas.
The role is part of Ireland’s public health service, delivering high-quality, patient-centred ophthalmology care within the community.
Application Details
To apply for this Clinical Nurse Specialist Ophthalmology Dublin position, please submit your application through the official HSE recruitment portal:
Informal Enquiries:
Janice Kelly, Senior Manager, Primary Care
Email: Janice.kelly@hse.ie
Tel: 087 489 1348
Recruitment Process Queries:
Tiegan Barnaville, Recruitment Lead
Email: tiegan.barnaville@hse.ie
Proposed interview dates will normally provide candidates with at least two weeks’ notice. This timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Last Day to Apply: 30 March 2026, 12:00 PM
