Cork University Hospital is recruiting an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Candidate (ANP Candidate) in Emergency and Acute Care. This is a permanent, wholetime post offering a structured pathway to full ANP registration within one of Ireland’s leading acute hospital settings. Applications are welcome from both HSE and non-HSE candidates.
Role Overview
The ANP Candidate role is a structured developmental position that provides the candidate with a supported clinical pathway toward autonomous advanced nursing practice. Working within the Emergency and Acute Care directorate at Cork University Hospital, the successful candidate will develop competencies in clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients presenting across the emergency and acute care spectrum.
This is a significant opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to step into a challenging and clinically rewarding environment, building advanced practice skills under a defined framework aligned with NMBI requirements for ANP registration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and demonstrate advanced clinical competencies in emergency and acute care nursing practice.
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients within an agreed scope of practice under clinical supervision.
- Work toward the fulfillment of NMBI requirements for registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across emergency and acute care services.
- Contribute to service improvement, clinical governance, and quality assurance within the department.
- Maintain accurate and complete clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
- Engage in ongoing education, reflective practice, and evidence-based learning as part of the ANP candidate programme.
Requirements
Candidates should refer to the full Job Specification (available for download below) for the complete eligibility criteria. As a guide, applicants will generally be required to demonstrate:
- Current registration on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by NMBI.
- Relevant post-registration experience in emergency, acute, or a related clinical area.
- Evidence of or progress toward a relevant postgraduate qualification at Level 9 (or above) on the National Framework of Qualifications.
- A commitment to developing toward autonomous advanced nursing practice within the defined ANP framework.
Salary & Contract
This is a permanent, wholetime post. The salary for this role is aligned to the HSE Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Candidate (General) scale (Grade 2272):
€71,432 – €80,671 per annum (HSE Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Candidate (General) scale, 6-point scale)
Salary is based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 February 2026.
Location
This post is based at Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork — the largest acute teaching hospital in Ireland and the primary tertiary referral centre for the HSE South West region. CUH provides a comprehensive range of emergency and acute services to a catchment population spanning Cork, Kerry, and beyond, offering an exceptional clinical environment for advanced practice development.
About Cork University Hospital
Cork University Hospital is a major academic teaching hospital affiliated with University College Cork. As a Level 4 facility and national centre for a number of specialties, CUH delivers emergency, surgical, medical, and critical care services to one of Ireland’s largest and most diverse patient populations. The hospital is a centre of clinical excellence and innovation, offering staff significant opportunities for professional development, research, and specialist practice.
Application Details
Please complete the official application form and submit through the Rezoomo recruitment portal. Ensure you download, save, and read the Job Specification and Application Form — all documentation is available at the bottom of this advertisement on Rezoomo.
Reference: CUHN96615
For informal enquiries, contact:
Siobhan Scanlon – Assistant Director of Nursing
Email: Siobhan.scanlon@hse.ie
Phone: 086 787 2209
