Regional Hospital Mullingar is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Diabetes) to join its Nursing and Midwifery team in Westmeath. This specialist nursing role offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality diabetes care and support adults attending the hospital with a diagnosis of diabetes while contributing to patient education, clinical leadership, and evidence-based practice.
The successful candidate will work within the HSE Dublin and Midlands region and play a key role in advancing diabetes care services in line with the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts established by the National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM).
Reference: RHM0526245
Job Overview
This Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Diabetes) position is a specified purpose part-time opportunity based at Regional Hospital Mullingar. The role focuses on providing specialist diabetes nursing care to adult patients while supporting integrated multidisciplinary care pathways and improving patient outcomes across the service.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will deliver care aligned with the five core concepts of the CNS role including clinical focus, patient advocacy, education and training, audit and research, and consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist nursing care for adults attending Regional Hospital Mullingar with diabetes.
- Support patients in managing diabetes through education, monitoring, and evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Promote best practice standards in diabetes management and patient safety.
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service development.
- Act as a clinical resource and support for nursing colleagues and healthcare professionals.
- Contribute to patient advocacy and improved healthcare outcomes within the diabetes service.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with HSE policies and professional standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration as a Nurse on the appropriate division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Relevant experience in diabetes nursing and specialist clinical practice.
- Strong understanding of adult diabetes care and patient-centred service delivery.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
- Experience in education, clinical leadership, or quality improvement is desirable.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the HSE Clinical Nurse Specialist (General) Grade 2632 pay scale and relevant public sector agreements. This is a specified purpose part-time role within the HSE Dublin and Midlands health region.
Benefits may include access to public sector pension schemes, annual leave entitlements, professional development opportunities, and participation in specialist clinical training and education programmes.
Location & Employer Information
Regional Hospital Mullingar is a key acute healthcare facility serving communities across Westmeath and the wider Midlands region. The hospital plays an important role in delivering specialist healthcare services and supporting patient-centred care within the HSE Dublin and Midlands network.
This Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Diabetes) role offers the opportunity to contribute to a progressive healthcare environment focused on quality improvement, clinical excellence, and enhanced patient outcomes in diabetes care.
Application Details
Applicants can apply online through the official HSE recruitment portal:
Apply for the Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Diabetes) role
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Ms. Debbie Bawle
Assistant Director of Nursing, Medical Directorate
Email: Debbie.bawle@hse.ie
Telephone: 044 9340221 / 044 9394369
Date Posted: 22 May 2026
