The Clinical Nurse Specialist Autism Intellectual Disability role in Dublin North offers an excellent opportunity to lead and deliver specialist nursing care within a multidisciplinary environment. This permanent position supports individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, contributing to improved clinical outcomes and enhanced quality of life.
Job Overview
This Clinical Nurse Specialist Autism Intellectual Disability job in Dublin North focuses on providing advanced nursing expertise, clinical leadership, and evidence-based care. The successful candidate will play a key role in service development, patient advocacy, and supporting best practices across healthcare teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist nursing care to individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to nursing and multidisciplinary teams
- Develop and implement care plans based on best practice and patient needs
- Support service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Promote patient advocacy and person-centred care approaches
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, families, and carers
- Participate in training, education, and professional development activities
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance and regulatory standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with relevant professional registration
- Specialist experience in autism and/or intellectual disability services
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Commitment to continuous professional development and education
- Knowledge of national healthcare policies and standards
- Leadership experience in a clinical setting is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
This Clinical Nurse Specialist Autism Intellectual Disability position offers competitive pay aligned with public sector salary scales. The role is a permanent whole-time contract, providing job security, pension benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional development within the public healthcare system.
Location & Employer Information
Based in Dublin North, this role operates within a dynamic healthcare environment serving communities across North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan. The service is part of a regional healthcare structure focused on delivering integrated, high-quality care to diverse populations, with a strong emphasis on specialist supports for individuals with complex needs.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. Applicants are strongly advised to review the Job Specification and Additional Campaign Information documents available on the application portal before applying.
Informal enquiries are welcome:
- Roisin Smith, Assistant Director of Nursing – Email: roisin.smith1@hse.ie | Phone: 01 9210524
- Nicola Hutchinson – Email: nicola.hutchinson@hse.ie (Recruitment queries)
Proposed interview date: To be confirmed. Candidates may be called for interview at short notice.
Last Day to Apply: 18 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
