Job Overview
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner Candidate Paediatrics role at Cork University Hospital offers a permanent wholetime opportunity within a leading acute hospital setting. This position supports the development of advanced clinical expertise in paediatric nursing while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children and families.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will progress towards full Advanced Nurse Practitioner registration, contributing to service development, clinical leadership and improved patient outcomes in paediatric services.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced, patient-centred nursing care within paediatric services.
- Assess, diagnose, plan and implement care in line with agreed clinical guidelines.
- Collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
- Support service development initiatives to enhance paediatric care delivery.
- Participate in audit, research and quality improvement activities.
- Provide education and mentorship to nursing colleagues and students.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with HSE policies.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered as a Nurse on the live register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Meet eligibility criteria for Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Candidate (General) Grade Code 2272.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in paediatric or related specialty area.
- Minimum clinical experience as required under HSE guidelines for ANP Candidate roles.
- Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and advanced practice progression.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Grade: Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Candidate (General) 2272.
- Salary Scale (effective 1 February 2026): €71,432 – €80,671 per annum (pro-rata where applicable), in line with HSE consolidated pay scales.
- Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime.
- Access to public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave and public holiday entitlements as per HSE policy.
- Opportunities for further education and structured ANP progression.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, within the HSE South West region (Kerry and Cork). Cork University Hospital is one of Ireland’s largest acute teaching hospitals, providing comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare services.
The post is advertised by the HSE and is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Application Details
Please ensure you download, save and carefully read the Job Specification and Application Form before applying. All required documents are available at the bottom of the official advertisement page.
- Complete the official application form and submit via the Rezoomo recruitment portal.
- Reference: CUHN94869
- Recruiter: HSE South West – Kerry and Cork
- External Application Link: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/94869
- Informal Enquiries: Diarmuid Nolan, Assistant Director of Nursing – diarmuid.nolan@hse.ie | 087 365 3102
Last Day to Apply: 13 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
