This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced mental health nurse to provide strategic and clinical leadership across community mental health services in Dublin North. The Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (Mental Health) plays a pivotal role in service development, governance, and quality improvement within Integrated Health Areas.
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic clinical leadership within community mental health services
• Lead, manage, and support multidisciplinary mental health teams
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, safe, and evidence-based care
• Contribute to service planning, development, and evaluation
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, clinical governance, and HIQA standards
• Manage resources, staffing, and service performance effectively
• Support staff development, supervision, and performance management
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
• Significant post-registration experience in mental health services
• Demonstrable leadership and management experience at senior level
• Proven ability in service development and quality improvement
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary Scale (1 Aug 2025): €70,725 – €79,872 per annum (Clinical Nurse Manager 3 – Mental Health)
• Permanent whole-time role
• Public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and paid sick leave
• Access to ongoing professional development and leadership training
Location & Employer Information
This role is based across the Integrated Health Areas of Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West, covering services in Dublin North and Cavan. The post sits within HSE Dublin and North East community mental health services, delivering care across diverse urban and community settings.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted via the official HSE recruitment platform.
Applicants are strongly advised to read the Job Specification and Additional Campaign Information documents before applying.
Informal Enquiries:
• Kellie McDermott, Assistant Director of Mental Health Nursing – [email protected] | 086 779 2020
• Andrew Sheridan, Interim Director of Mental Health Nursing – [email protected] | 086 040 8121
Recruitment Queries: [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 12 January 2026 at 12:00 (noon)
