Job Overview
The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Dublin role offers an excellent opportunity to join the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) within Public Health; Health Protection. This permanent position plays a vital leadership role in supporting national health protection strategies, surveillance, and infection prevention initiatives.
Based in Dublin 1, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality nursing leadership within a national framework, supporting both current operations and future service development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and operational management within Health Protection services
- Support national surveillance, infection prevention and control initiatives
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and professional standards
- Supervise and support nursing and multidisciplinary team members
- Contribute to service planning, audit, and quality improvement programmes
- Promote evidence-based practice and professional development
- Participate in national initiatives within the National Health Protection Office
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with active registration on the NMBI register
- Minimum experience requirements in line with Clinical Nurse Manager 2 grade (2119)
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills
- Experience in public health, infection prevention, surveillance, or related fields desirable
- Strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively within a national framework and multidisciplinary team
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary Scale (Grade 2119 Clinical Nurse Manager 2): €62,078 – €78,443 (LSI) per annum (February 2026 scale)
- Permanent Whole-time, Permanent Part-time, Specified Purpose Whole-time and Part-time contracts available
- Public sector pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlements in line with HSE policy
- Opportunities for continued professional development
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC), 25–27 Middle Gardiner Street, Dublin 1.
The position sits within the National Health Protection Office (NHPO), Public Health; Health Protection. The service plays a key national role in protecting population health through surveillance, preparedness, and response to public health threats.
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. A panel may be formed to fill current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted by email only.
- Email: applynursing@hse.ie
- Subject Line: NRS15260 Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Health Protection
- Reference: NRS15260
Email applications will receive a response within 2 working days confirming receipt. If you do not receive confirmation within 5 working days, you are advised to contact the National Recruitment Service via email to verify receipt.
Supporting Documents (Download Before Applying):
Informal Enquiries:
Dr Toney Thomas
Director of Nursing, National Health Protection Office
Tel: 01 8765300
Email: donhp@hpsc.ie
Last Day to Apply: 14 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
