University Hospital Limerick is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS Pain Management for a specified purpose wholetime position within HSE Mid West. This specialist nursing opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality pain management services and specialist patient care in a major acute hospital setting.
Role Overview
The Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS Pain Management will contribute specialist nursing expertise to the assessment, management and ongoing support of patients experiencing acute or complex pain. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team at University Hospital Limerick, the successful candidate will support evidence-based practice, patient education, clinical collaboration and the development of high-quality pain management services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist nursing input for patients requiring pain assessment and management.
- Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health professionals across relevant clinical services.
- Promote evidence-based approaches to pain management and patient safety.
- Provide education, advice and support to patients, families and healthcare colleagues within the scope of the role.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement and effective multidisciplinary communication.
Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants must meet the eligibility, professional registration, experience and qualification requirements specified for the Clinical Nurse Specialist Candidate (General) grade and this campaign. Candidates should review the official application information available through the application platform before submitting an application.
Salary
€57,780 – €68,046 per annum (HSE Clinical Nurse Specialist Candidate (General) scale, 8-point scale). This salary range is based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 June 2026.
Location
This position is based at University Hospital Limerick in County Limerick, within HSE Mid West. The role provides an opportunity to contribute specialist pain management expertise in a busy acute hospital environment serving patients across Limerick and the wider Mid West region.
Contract Type
Specified Purpose Wholetime.
Application Details
Reference: HSEMW21126
Applications must be submitted through Rezoomo using the following application link: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/100537/
The closing date for applications is 20 July 2026 at 17:00.
Informal Enquiries
Ms. Jean Sheehan, Assistant Director of Nursing, Peri-Op Directorate, University Hospital Limerick
Mobile: 087-6231504
Email: jean.sheehan1@hse.ie
