Sligo University Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Colorectal Care to join its specialist nursing team on a permanent whole-time basis. This rewarding nursing opportunity offers the chance to provide advanced specialist care, patient education, and clinical leadership within a respected acute healthcare setting in the HSE West and North West region.
This Clinical Nurse Specialist Colorectal Care job in Sligo is ideal for a registered nurse with significant post-registration experience in colorectal nursing who is passionate about delivering patient-centred care, improving clinical outcomes, and supporting multidisciplinary collaboration.
Job Overview
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Colorectal Care role at Sligo University Hospital focuses on delivering specialist nursing expertise to patients requiring colorectal assessment, treatment, support, and ongoing care management. The successful candidate will work closely with consultants, nursing colleagues, and allied healthcare professionals to enhance patient experiences and maintain high clinical standards.
This permanent HSE nursing role offers the opportunity to contribute to service development, patient advocacy, education, and evidence-based practice within one of the leading hospitals in the north west of Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist colorectal nursing care and clinical expertise to patients.
- Support patients and families through assessment, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Coordinate care pathways with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Deliver patient education and promote self-management strategies.
- Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and nursing records.
- Support evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
- Act as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing colleagues.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered Nurse qualification with active Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) registration.
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of post-registration nursing experience in the specialist area of Colorectal Care relevant to the role.
- Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Commitment to delivering patient-focused and evidence-based care.
- Strong organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with HSE Clinical Nurse Specialist pay scales and public sector terms and conditions. This is a permanent whole-time position offering long-term career progression, access to professional development opportunities, annual leave entitlements, and participation in the public service pension scheme.
Working within Sligo University Hospital provides an opportunity to contribute to specialist colorectal services while working in a collaborative and patient-centred clinical environment.
Location & Employer Information
Sligo University Hospital is a key acute healthcare facility within the HSE West and North West region, delivering a broad range of specialist and general medical services to communities across the north west of Ireland. The hospital plays an important role in advancing patient care, clinical excellence, and integrated healthcare delivery throughout the region.
Employer: Sligo University Hospital
Health Region: HSE West and North West
Location: Sligo, Ireland
Employment Type: Permanent Wholetime
Application Details
Applications for this Clinical Nurse Specialist Colorectal Care job must be submitted through Rezoomo only.
Application Link: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/97979/
Informal Enquiries:
Caroline Quinn, ADON
Email: carolinea.quinn@hse.ie
Telephone: 071 9171111 Extn: 74546
Date Posted: 15 May 2026
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
