Galway University Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis – Adult Service to join its specialist Respiratory Medicine team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse to advance their career within a nationally recognised acute hospital setting while delivering expert care to adults with complex respiratory conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist nursing expertise in the management of adult patients with Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis.
- Deliver evidence-based respiratory care and coordinate multidisciplinary interventions.
- Act as a clinical resource and advocate for patients and families.
- Support service development initiatives within the Respiratory Medicine department.
- Participate in audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities.
- Contribute to patient education, self-management planning, and discharge coordination.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered as a Nurse on the appropriate division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of post registration nursing experience in Respiratory Medicine.
- Clinical experience relevant to Cystic Fibrosis and/or Bronchiectasis care.
- Have undertaken or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Medicinal Products Certificate.
- Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (General) Grade 2632 pay scale under the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (1 August 2025 revision) .
- Permanent public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave and public holiday entitlements in line with HSE policy.
- Access to ongoing professional development and specialist training.
- Opportunities for career progression within HSE West and North West.
Working hours are based on a wholetime contract arrangement.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at Galway University Hospital, part of the Saolta University Health Care Group, serving the West and North West of Ireland. The hospital provides comprehensive acute and specialist services, including advanced respiratory care.
The role forms part of the HSE West and North West region, covering Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online via the official recruitment portal:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/93364/
Informal enquiries can be directed to:
Eileen Flynn, Assistant Director of Nursing
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 5 March 2026, 10:00 AM
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
