This New Graduate Staff Nurse Mental Health role offers an excellent opportunity to begin your nursing career within mental health services across Sligo and Leitrim. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while developing your clinical expertise.
Job Overview
The New Graduate Staff Nurse Mental Health position in Sligo/Leitrim is designed for newly qualified nurses seeking to build a rewarding career in mental health services. You will contribute to patient care, recovery-focused practice, and service delivery across community and clinical settings within the HSE West and North West region.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate mental health nursing care
- Support service users in recovery-focused treatment plans
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Promote patient dignity, independence, and wellbeing
- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
- Engage in continuous professional development and training
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Qualification in Mental Health Nursing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Commitment to patient-centred care and professional development
- Demonstrated interest or experience in mental health services
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary Scale: €38,523 – €56,384 (including LSI where applicable)
Contract Types: Permanent Wholetime and Specified Purpose Wholetime
Benefits include structured career progression, access to ongoing training and development, public sector pension scheme, and annual leave entitlements aligned with HSE policies.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based across mental health services in Sligo and Leitrim within the HSE West and North West region. These services provide essential mental health care to diverse communities, offering a dynamic and supportive clinical environment where newly qualified nurses can gain valuable experience and make a meaningful impact.
Employer: HSE West and North West
Website: https://hse.ie
Application Details
Informal Enquiries:
Area Director of Nursing Sligo / Leitrim – Tomas Murphy
Phone: 0870679903
Email: tomasp.murphy@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 15 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
