HSE Dublin and Midlands is seeking experienced nursing leaders for the role of Director of Public Health Nursing Assistant across Longford Westmeath Public Health Nursing Services and Primary Care Dublin South West. This senior nursing leadership opportunity offers the chance to shape community healthcare delivery, support multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to high-quality patient-centred care across the region.
The successful candidates will play a key role in strengthening public health nursing services, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring effective delivery of community-based healthcare services within HSE Dublin and Midlands.
Reference: DML892026
Job Overview
This Director of Public Health Nursing Assistant position is a permanent whole-time opportunity within HSE Dublin and Midlands. Vacancies are currently available in Longford Westmeath Public Health Nursing Services and Primary Care Dublin South West, with a recruitment panel also being formed for future permanent and specified purpose vacancies across the Dublin Midlands region.
This leadership role is suited to experienced nursing professionals who are passionate about community healthcare, service development, and leading nursing teams within a dynamic public healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational and clinical leadership within Public Health Nursing Services
- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of community healthcare services
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary nursing and healthcare teams
- Promote high standards of patient care, governance, and clinical practice
- Contribute to strategic healthcare planning and service improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
- Support workforce planning, performance management, and staff development
- Collaborate with healthcare stakeholders to improve patient outcomes across the region
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Significant senior nursing leadership and management experience
- Strong understanding of public health nursing and community healthcare services
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage complex healthcare operations and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in service development, governance, and quality improvement initiatives
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
- Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary Benefits and Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the Director of Nursing 4 2907 and Director of Public Health Nursing Assistant 281X pay scales within the HSE. The role is offered on a permanent whole-time basis and includes access to public sector benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and structured career progression within HSE Dublin and Midlands.
Competitive pay.
Location and Employer Information
This Director of Public Health Nursing Assistant role is based within HSE Dublin and Midlands, covering community healthcare services across Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare, Dublin South, and Wicklow. Current vacancies are available in Longford Westmeath Public Health Nursing Services and Primary Care Dublin South West.
HSE Dublin and Midlands delivers a broad range of healthcare services to diverse communities across the region, supporting integrated care, public health initiatives, and high-quality patient services within Ireland’s public healthcare system.
Application Details
Please ensure you download, save, and carefully read the Job Specification, Additional Campaign Information, and Supplementary Questions Guide before completing your application.
Applications for this Director of Public Health Nursing Assistant job must be submitted through the official HSE recruitment portal.
For informal enquiries regarding Post Ref: DPHN220894, contact Margaret Nally, Director of Public Health Nursing on 0860403632 or Margaret.Nally@hse.ie
For enquiries regarding Post Ref: DPHN226732, contact Niamh MacShane, Director of Public Health Nursing on 0860233448 or niamh.macshane@hse.ie
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Last Day to Apply: 29 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
