Role Overview
HSE West and North West is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (CNM3) for Community Palliative Care based in Donegal, working within Donegal Hospice and Community Specialist Palliative Care Services. This is a permanent, whole-time appointment open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. Reference: N0162026.
Key Responsibilities
[Drafted from CNM3 grade context — verify against the Rezoomo Job Specification before publishing.] The CNM3 provides professional and clinical leadership across the community specialist palliative care service, with responsibility for the effective management of nursing resources, service planning and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. Duties typically include operational management of the service area, staff supervision and development, quality and risk management, and close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and the Director of Nursing.
Requirements
[Drafted from CNM3 grade context — verify against the official Job Specification.] Applicants must be registered in the General division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann), or be entitled to be so registered, and must demonstrate the relevant clinical, managerial and leadership experience for the post. A recognised post-registration qualification in palliative care and significant relevant experience are generally expected at CNM3 level. Candidates should confirm the exact eligibility criteria on the official Job Specification.
Salary
The CNM3 (Grade Code 233X) salary scale, effective 1 June 2026 (DoH Circular 2/2026), is €72,146 · €73,573 · €77,183 · €78,603 · €80,031 · €81,478 (6 points). New entrants typically commence at the first point of the scale.
Location
Donegal — Donegal Hospice and Community Specialist Palliative Care Services, HSE West and North West.
Contract Type
Permanent, whole-time.
Application Details
Apply online via Rezoomo. The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on 20 July 2026. Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date; candidates will normally be given at least one week’s notice.
Informal Enquiries
Ms Catherine Regan, Director of Nursing, Donegal Hospice and Community Specialist Palliative Care Services, Donegal.
Tel: 074 917 7256 · Mobile: 087 272 8636
Email: catherine.regan@hse.ie
