A rewarding opportunity is now available for experienced nursing professionals seeking Clinical Nurse Specialist jobs in Donegal, Sligo, Cavan, or Louth. The PEACEPLUS Community Alcohol Detox+ programme is recruiting four Clinical Nurse Specialist (Community Detoxification) roles to support innovative cross-border community addiction and alcohol detoxification services within the Health Service Executive.
These specialist nursing positions offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in community healthcare by supporting individuals through alcohol detoxification pathways, promoting recovery-focused care, and strengthening integrated addiction services across the border region.
Job Overview
The PEACEPLUS Community Alcohol Detox+ initiative is designed to expand access to community-based alcohol detoxification services through specialist nursing leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration. Successful candidates will work closely with addiction services, primary care teams, and community stakeholders to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
There are currently four whole-time specified purpose posts available initially until 31 December 2028. Posts are available across Donegal, Sligo, Cavan, and Louth, with base locations determined upon appointment. A panel may also be formed for future specified purpose vacancies of both whole-time and part-time duration.
Available Locations
- Post 1: Donegal – 1 WTE
- Post 2: Sligo – 1 WTE
- Post 3: Cavan – 1 WTE
- Post 4: Louth – 1 WTE
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist nursing care and clinical leadership within community alcohol detoxification services
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based detoxification programmes for service users
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, addiction services, and community healthcare providers
- Support recovery-focused approaches and continuity of care for individuals accessing addiction services
- Promote patient safety, safeguarding, and best practice clinical governance standards
- Contribute to service development, education initiatives, and quality improvement projects
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional records
- Participate in cross-border healthcare collaboration initiatives under the PEACEPLUS programme
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Registered Nurse qualification with active registration maintained with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or specialist experience in addiction services, community nursing, or detoxification care
- Strong clinical assessment and case management skills
- Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration abilities
- Experience delivering patient-centred care within community or addiction settings is highly desirable
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to integrated healthcare teams
- Full eligibility criteria are outlined within the official Job Specification document
Salary, Benefits and Working Hours
Salary: Competitive pay in line with HSE Clinical Nurse Specialist (General) Grade 2632 salary scales.
Contract Type: Specified Purpose Whole-time and Specified Purpose Part-time opportunities may arise from this recruitment campaign.
Benefits may include access to public sector pension schemes, professional development opportunities, specialist training, and experience within an innovative cross-border healthcare programme.
Location and Employer Information
These Clinical Nurse Specialist jobs are being offered through the Health Service Executive as part of the PEACEPLUS Community Alcohol Detox+ initiative. The programme aims to strengthen community addiction supports and improve access to alcohol detoxification services across border counties including Donegal, Sligo, Cavan, and Louth.
The successful candidates will contribute to progressive, recovery-focused healthcare services while working within multidisciplinary teams committed to improving patient outcomes and community wellbeing.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted via email only to: applynursing@hse.ie
Email Subject Line: NRS15427 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Community Detoxification) PEACEPLUS Community Alcohol Detox+
Candidates are strongly encouraged to download and review the Job Specification, Application Form, and Additional Campaign Information before submitting an application.
Informal enquiries are welcome:
- Cora McAleer
- Assistant Director of Nursing, Alcohol & Drug Service
- Telephone: 074 9189044
- Email: cora.mcaleer@hse.ie
Interview dates will be arranged at a later stage. Candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice of interview.
Last Day to Apply: 25 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
