University Hospital Waterford is seeking motivated and compassionate Staff Nurses to join its General Acute Services team as part of this supplementary recruitment campaign. This opportunity offers nurses the chance to work within one of the leading acute healthcare environments in the South East while contributing to high-quality patient-centred care across a dynamic hospital setting.
This Staff Nurse role in Waterford is ideal for qualified nurses who are committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, and delivering safe and effective care within a fast-paced acute hospital environment. Successful candidates may be considered for current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies across University Hospital Waterford.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will work as part of the General Acute Services nursing team at University Hospital Waterford, supporting the delivery of high standards of nursing care across inpatient and clinical care settings. Nurses appointed through this supplementary campaign will play a vital role in supporting patient recovery, promoting safety, and contributing to multidisciplinary healthcare delivery.
This campaign may create a supplementary panel from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients within General Acute Services
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and clinical progress
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Support patient safety, dignity, and evidence-based clinical practices
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital policies
- Maintain accurate patient records and nursing documentation
- Participate in ward-based quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives
- Provide support, education, and reassurance to patients and families
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a busy acute hospital environment
- Commitment to patient-centred care and professional development
- Excellent teamwork and organisational abilities
- Flexibility to work across varying clinical settings and shift patterns
- Previous acute hospital experience is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the HSE Staff Nurse Grade salary scale and relevant public sector pay agreements. This position offers competitive pay, access to public sector pension benefits, annual leave entitlements, structured training opportunities, and ongoing professional development support.
The contract type for this role is Permanent Wholetime, with additional opportunities for specified purpose and part-time appointments arising from the supplementary panel.
Location & Employer Information
University Hospital Waterford is a major acute teaching hospital serving the South East region of Ireland. Located in Waterford City, the hospital provides a broad range of acute medical, surgical, and specialist healthcare services to a large and diverse patient population.
Working within University Hospital Waterford offers nursing professionals the opportunity to contribute to a progressive healthcare environment focused on clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation, and collaborative care delivery within the HSE Dublin and South East region.
Application Details
Applications for this Staff Nurse General Acute Services campaign must be submitted online via Rezoomo.
Informal enquiries can be made by emailing UHWRecruitment@hse.ie or calling 051 848248 / 051 847396.
Proposed interview date: To be confirmed.
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Last Day to Apply: 25 May 2026 at 02:00 PM
