The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist Candidate in Diabetes to join the team at Galway University Hospital. This permanent wholetime role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse to progress into a specialist career path within diabetes care. Working within the HSE West and North West region, the successful candidate will provide advanced nursing support to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred specialist diabetes nursing care
• Support the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with diabetes
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across Galway University Hospitals
• Provide clinical leadership, education, and support to patients, families, and colleagues
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical practice
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with HSE standards and policies
• Participate in audit, research, and professional development activities
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered General Nurse with NMBI
• Evidence of continued professional development in diabetes or related clinical specialty
• Minimum post-registration nursing experience (as per HSE candidate CNS requirements)
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-education abilities
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and specialist training
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Candidate (General) – HSE Grade 2697
• Permanent, wholetime contract
• Full HSE benefits including pension, leave entitlements, and professional development supports
• Salary scale in line with current HSE pay agreements
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Galway University Hospital, County Galway, within the HSE West and North West region.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s publicly funded national health service, responsible for providing health and social care services across all regions.
Application Details
Apply online via the official application portal
Closing date: 3 December 2025 at 10:00
Reference: G11484
For informal enquiries, contact:
Sharon Fahy, Assistant Director of Nursing, Galway University Hospitals
Tel: 087 930 5030
Email: [email protected]
Recruitment enquiries: [email protected]
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