HSE South West is seeking applications for the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Candidate (Mental Health) within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – ED Liaison in Kerry. This specialist nursing opportunity offers experienced mental health professionals the chance to contribute to high-quality emergency department liaison services supporting children, adolescents, and families across the region.
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary CAMHS setting focused on delivering responsive mental health assessment, intervention, and support services. This role provides valuable clinical experience, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within HSE South West mental health services.
Job Overview
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner Candidate (Mental Health) role supports the delivery of specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Emergency Department Liaison services in Kerry. The position involves advanced clinical nursing practice, mental health assessment, care planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support young people presenting with acute mental health needs.
This specified purpose whole-time position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers an opportunity to progress within advanced mental health nursing practice while contributing to essential frontline healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced nursing assessment and intervention for children and adolescents presenting with mental health concerns.
- Support Emergency Department liaison services within CAMHS settings.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary mental health teams across Kerry.
- Assist in developing and implementing individualised care plans.
- Promote best practice standards in child and adolescent mental health nursing.
- Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.
- Support families and carers through assessment, education, and care coordination.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to HSE policies and procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered Nurse qualification with appropriate Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) registration.
- Experience in mental health nursing and child and adolescent mental health services.
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Commitment to patient-centred mental health care and continuous professional development.
- Understanding of CAMHS frameworks, emergency mental health intervention, and clinical governance.
- Experience in acute mental health or emergency department settings is desirable.
- Applicants should carefully review the official Job Specification and Applicant Information documents before applying.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with HSE salary scales for Advanced Nurse Practitioner Candidate (Mental Health) Grade 2274 positions. The role is offered on a specified purpose whole-time contract basis.
Benefits may include access to public sector pension schemes, annual leave entitlements, structured professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to advance specialist nursing expertise within HSE South West mental health services.
Location & Employer Information
This Advanced Nurse Practitioner Candidate CAMHS ED Liaison role is based in Kerry within HSE South West mental health services. The service supports children and adolescents requiring specialist mental health intervention and emergency department liaison care across the region.
HSE South West delivers a broad range of healthcare services across Cork and Kerry, supporting integrated patient care, mental health services, and community healthcare delivery throughout the region.
Application Details
Reference: SWNM97203
Employer: HSE South West
Contract Type: Specified Purpose Wholetime
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Recruiter: HSE South West – Kerry and Cork
Applicants are strongly encouraged to download and review the Job Specification, Applicant Information Document, and Guide to Completing Competency Questions before completing the application form.
Informal Enquiries:
Declan Cronin – Area Director of Nursing
Email: Declan.cronin@hse.ie
Telephone: 086-7872318
Technical queries can be directed to: vicky.macsweeney@hse.ie
