Job Overview
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional for the position of Director of Nursing 1, Assistant, Nursing & Midwifery Planning & Development Officer (NMPDU) in Co. Louth. This Director of Nursing Louth opportunity is based within the Office of the Area Director Nursing & Midwifery Planning & Development Unit, Dublin & North East.
This is a senior leadership role focused on workforce planning, service development, and strategic support across Nursing and Midwifery services. A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies on a full-time or part-time basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Area Director in leading Nursing & Midwifery Planning and Development initiatives.
- Contribute to strategic workforce planning and service improvement programmes.
- Provide professional leadership and governance support across services.
- Collaborate with senior management and multidisciplinary teams.
- Drive quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Support implementation of national nursing and midwifery policies.
- Contribute to reporting, performance monitoring, and service evaluation.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered as a Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Significant senior clinical and leadership experience in nursing or midwifery.
- Demonstrated experience in workforce planning or service development.
- Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead change and support strategic initiatives.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with Director of Nursing 1 – Assistant (Grade Code 2910) in accordance with February 2026 HSE consolidated pay scales.
- Annual salary scale (effective 1 February 2026): €72,122 – €89,004 (incremental scale).
- Permanent and Specified Purpose contracts available.
- Full-time and part-time options.
- Public sector pension scheme and annual leave entitlements.
- Access to continuous professional development and leadership training.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at the Mellifont Unit, St Brigid’s Complex, Kells Road, Ardee, Co. Louth, within HSE Dublin & North East.
The position sits within the Office of the Area Director Nursing & Midwifery Planning & Development Unit (NMPDU), supporting regional workforce planning and strategic service development across the health sector.
This campaign is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Application Details
Please ensure you download, save and read the following documents before submitting your application:
- Job Specification
- Additional Campaign Information – NRS15275
- Official Application Form
Full campaign details, including eligibility criteria and recruitment process information, are outlined in the Additional Campaign Information document.
How to Apply:
Submit your completed application form by email only to:
applynursing@hse.ie
Please use the subject line: NRS15275 Director of Nursing 1, Assistant, NMPD Officer.
Email applications will receive a response within 2 working days confirming receipt. If no confirmation is received within 5 working days, applicants are advised to contact applynursing@hse.ie to verify receipt.
Informal Enquiries:
Dr. Grainne Gaffney
Director, Nursing & Midwifery Planning & Development Unit
Phone: 087 2645789
Email: grainne.gaffney@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 14 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
