Employer: Sligo University Hospital (HSE)
Location: Sligo, Ireland
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: €62,078 – €78,443 (HSE Consolidated Pay Scale, February 2026)
Closing Date: 24 March 2026, 5:30 PM
Reference: SLIGO_0684
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Infection Prevention & Control Sligo role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient safety and quality care at Sligo University Hospital. This specialist post plays a critical role in preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections while supporting national antimicrobial resistance strategies.
Job Overview
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Infection Prevention and Control is responsible for optimising patient care through prevention, surveillance, investigation, liaison, education, research and control of healthcare-associated infections (HCAI). The role supports international and national standards and works as a key member of the multidisciplinary Infection Prevention and Control Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist infection prevention and control advice to healthcare staff.
- Lead and support surveillance, prevention and investigation of healthcare-associated infections.
- Contribute to antimicrobial resistance strategy implementation.
- Deliver education and training programmes in infection prevention and control.
- Support audit, research and evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Collaborate with microbiology and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ensure compliance with national and international IPC standards.
- Maintain effective infection prevention and control systems within the hospital.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse with active registration on the NMBI register.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control (or willingness to obtain).
- Significant clinical experience in acute healthcare settings.
- Demonstrated experience in infection surveillance and outbreak management.
- Strong communication, education and leadership skills.
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary scale: €62,078 – €78,443 (Clinical Nurse Specialist equivalent to CNM2 scale)
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave in line with HSE policy.
- Continuous professional development and education support.
- Access to HSE employee benefits and wellbeing supports.
Location & Employer Information
Sligo University Hospital provides acute inpatient, outpatient and day services to the people of Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and West Cavan. The hospital also delivers regional specialty services in Ophthalmology and ENT and supports medical education through its Medical Academy partnership with NUI Galway.
This position is part of the Health Service Executive (HSE). While the employing body is the HSE, the role is based in Sligo University Hospital.
Application Details
- Application Form – SLIGO 0684
- Applicant Information Document – SLIGO_0684
- Job Specification – SLIGO_0684
To apply, visit the official HSE careers portal and submit your completed application before the deadline.
Last Day to Apply: 24 March 2026, 5:30 PM
