Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services are recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Dual Diagnosis, Addictions) based at Boyle Day Centre, Roscommon. This permanent, whole-time role offers an opportunity to lead specialist dual diagnosis care across the HSE West and North West region.
The successful candidate will support service users with co-existing mental health and addiction needs in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.
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Key Responsibilities
• Deliver specialist nursing assessment and interventions for individuals presenting with dual diagnosis
• Provide clinical expertise, consultation, and support to multidisciplinary colleagues
• Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans aligned with best practice in addiction and mental health treatment
• Support continuity of care across community and acute pathways
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical audit
• Deliver education, training, and guidance to staff, service users, and families
• Engage in clinical supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and care records
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
• Depth and breadth of Mental Health Nursing experience relevant to dual diagnosis and addiction services
• Demonstrated experience supporting service users with complex co-morbid mental health and addiction presentations
• Strong communication, assessment, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Must have undertaken, or agree to undertake, the Nurse Prescribing of Medicinal Products Certificate within an agreed timeframe
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) – Grade Code 2625
Salary Scale (1 August 2025):
€61,463 – €62,481 – €63,342 – €64,747 – €66,300 – €67,826 – €69,351 – €71,068 – €72,662 – €75,405 – €77,666 LSI
• Full-time, permanent position
• Pension scheme and HSE public sector benefits
• Opportunities for training, progression, and specialist development
Location & Employer Information
Location: Boyle Day Centre, Boyle, County Roscommon, within Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services (HSE West – North West).
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national public health service, delivering community, primary care, disability, and hospital-based mental health services across the country.
This post forms part of the wider HSE West and North West region, covering Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway.
Application Details
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 at 12:00
Reference: CHW140NS25
Informal Enquiries:
Lisa Coyne, Assistant Director of Nursing MHS
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 087 6948895
