University Hospital Limerick is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management to join its Peri-Operative Directorate on a permanent whole-time basis. This specialist nursing opportunity offers the chance to play a vital role in delivering expert pain management care while supporting patient outcomes across one of Ireland’s leading acute hospital environments.
This Clinical Nurse Specialist Pain Management role in Limerick is ideal for a highly motivated nursing professional with strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will work within the Peri-Operative Directorate at University Hospital Limerick, supporting the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of specialised pain management services. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient comfort, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist nursing care and expertise in pain management services.
- Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients experiencing acute or chronic pain.
- Develop and implement individualised pain management plans.
- Support evidence-based practice and clinical governance initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
- Deliver patient and family education regarding pain management strategies.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reporting standards.
- Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement programmes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Relevant clinical experience within acute nursing and pain management services.
- Strong knowledge of pain assessment and management techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
- Experience in leadership, education, or clinical audit is desirable.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with HSE Clinical Nurse Specialist salary scales and relevant public sector agreements. This is a permanent whole-time position offering access to public sector pension benefits, annual leave entitlements, professional development opportunities, and ongoing clinical training within a major teaching hospital environment.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at University Hospital Limerick, one of the largest acute hospitals in the HSE Mid West region, serving patients across Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary. The hospital delivers a broad range of specialist and acute healthcare services and provides an engaging clinical environment for nursing professionals seeking career progression and advanced practice opportunities.
Application Details
Applications are open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Recruiter: HSE Mid West: Limerick, Tipperary and Clare
Informal Enquiries:
Ms. Jean Sheehan, Assistant Director of Nursing, Peri-Op Directorate, University Hospital Limerick
Mobile: 087-6231504
Email: jean.sheehan1@hse.ie
Recruitment Process Enquiries:
Email: UHLRecruitment@hse.ie
Date Posted: 14 May 2026
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist (General) 2632
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
