This is a permanent opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Diabetes Integrated Care supporting individuals and families across community and primary care settings in Dublin North. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, evidence-based diabetes care while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and continuity of care.
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Key Responsibilities
• Deliver specialist diabetes nursing care within integrated community and primary care services
• Provide clinical leadership and expert advice in diabetes management
• Support patient education, self-management, and health promotion initiatives
• Collaborate with GPs, hospital services, and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reporting
• Participate in ongoing professional development and education activities
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in diabetes care or working towards same
• Minimum required post-registration clinical experience as per HSE CNS criteria
• Demonstrated experience in diabetes management within community or acute settings
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales for Clinical Nurse Specialist (Community/Primary Care) Grade 2628
• Permanent whole-time contract
• Public service pension scheme
• Annual leave and sick leave entitlements in line with HSE policies
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in Dublin North within community and primary care services managed by Health Service Executive Dublin and North East. The service covers North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan, delivering integrated, patient-centred care across community settings.
Application Details
This position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Applicants must download and carefully read the Job Specification and Additional Campaign Information available via the official application portal before applying.
Informal enquiries are welcome:
Barbara McCann, Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 086 415 9126
For recruitment process queries:
Nicola Hutchinson – [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 20 January 2026 at 12:00 PM
