The Clinical Nurse Specialist Mental Health Galway role offers an exciting opportunity to provide specialist care within the Rehabilitation & Recovery Team in Woodview, Merlin Park. This permanent whole-time post plays a vital role in supporting adults experiencing complex mental health needs across Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide advanced clinical expertise, patient advocacy, education, audit and research support while contributing to high-quality, recovery-focused mental health care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist clinical leadership in General Adult Rehabilitation and Recovery mental health services.
- Deliver evidence-based care across a wide range of mental health disorders and dysfunctions.
- Act as patient/client advocate within multidisciplinary settings.
- Support education and training initiatives for nursing and healthcare staff.
- Contribute to audit, research and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Provide expert consultation within and across mental health service settings.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support recovery-oriented care pathways.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered as a Psychiatric Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and clinical experience across a wide range of mental health disorders.
- Experience aligned with the Clinical Nurse Specialist core concepts: clinical focus, advocacy, education and training, audit and research, and consultancy.
- Formally apply for entry onto the Interim ONMSD CNS database (until transferred to permanent location).
- Strong communication, leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary in line with HSE Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) Grade 2625 pay scale (Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales, effective 1 August 2025).
- Permanent whole-time contract.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave and sick leave entitlements in accordance with HSE policy.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialist training.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based in Woodview (Unit 9A), Merlin Park, Galway, within HSE West and North West (Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway). A panel may be formed to fill current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies (full-time or part-time) within Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted via Rezoomo using a fully completed application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Informal enquiries:
Sean Murray, A/Assistant Director of Nursing
Tel: 086 8380231
Email: [email protected]
If you are an experienced mental health nurse ready to advance your career as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Mental Health Galway professional, submit your application via Rezoomo before 16 March 2026, 12:00 PM.
