Cork University Hospital is seeking applications for the position of Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist, Paediatrics Diabetes in Wilton, Cork. This permanent whole-time nursing opportunity offers experienced paediatric nursing professionals the chance to contribute to specialist diabetes care for children and young people within one of Ireland’s leading acute hospitals.
This Clinical Nurse Specialist role supports the delivery of high-quality paediatric diabetes services while working alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams across Cork University Hospital. The successful candidate will play an important role in improving patient outcomes, supporting families, and advancing specialist paediatric nursing practice within the HSE South West region.
Reference
Reference: CUHN97334
Job Overview
The Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist, Paediatrics Diabetes position at Cork University Hospital is focused on delivering specialist nursing care and clinical support to paediatric diabetes patients and their families. Working within a progressive acute healthcare environment, the successful candidate will contribute to patient education, care planning, and evidence-based nursing practice while supporting the wider paediatric diabetes service.
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers the chance to develop specialist expertise within a respected HSE hospital setting in Cork.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist paediatric diabetes nursing care in line with HSE clinical standards and best practice guidelines.
- Support children and families through education, treatment planning, and ongoing diabetes management.
- Collaborate with consultants, nursing colleagues, dietitians, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Participate in the assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of paediatric patients with diabetes.
- Promote patient-centred care and advocate for positive clinical outcomes.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
- Support quality assurance, infection prevention, and clinical governance procedures.
- Participate in training, professional development, and specialist nursing education activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse or Registered Children’s Nurse with active Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) registration.
- Relevant paediatric nursing experience in an acute healthcare setting.
- Strong understanding of paediatric diabetes care and clinical nursing practice.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient engagement skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice.
- Candidates should review the official Job Specification for full eligibility and post-specific requirements.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary: Competitive pay in line with HSE salary scales for Clinical Nurse Specialist Candidate (Children’s) Grade 2695.
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Benefits may include access to HSE pension schemes, annual leave entitlements, professional development opportunities, and structured career progression within the public healthcare sector.
Location & Employer Information
This paediatric nursing role is based at Cork University Hospital in Wilton, Cork, one of Ireland’s largest teaching hospitals and a key acute healthcare provider within HSE South West. The hospital delivers specialist and regional services across a wide range of clinical disciplines and provides a collaborative environment for nursing professionals seeking career development in specialist paediatric care.
Cork University Hospital supports innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centred healthcare delivery while offering healthcare professionals the opportunity to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.
Application Details
Please complete the official application form and submit your application through the Rezoomo recruitment portal.
Applicants are strongly advised to download, save, and carefully review the Job Specification and Application Form before submitting an application.
Informal Enquiries:
Diarmuid Nolan – Assistant Director of Nursing
Email: diarmuid.nolan@hse.ie
Phone: 087 3653102
Proposed Interview Date: Interviews will be held as soon as possible following the closing date. Candidates will generally receive at least two weeks’ notice of interview unless exceptional circumstances apply.
Last Day to Apply: 26 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
