A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management at University Hospital Limerick. This role offers experienced nurses the chance to lead and deliver specialised care in a dynamic acute hospital environment, supporting improved patient outcomes and advancing pain management practices across the service.
Job Overview
This Clinical Nurse Specialist Pain Management role in Limerick focuses on delivering expert clinical care, driving best practice, and supporting multidisciplinary collaboration within the peri-operative setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing patient care pathways and providing specialist guidance to both patients and healthcare teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced clinical expertise in pain management across hospital services
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised patient care plans
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
- Deliver education and support to patients, families, and healthcare staff
- Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement
- Participate in clinical audits, research, and service development initiatives
- Support policy development and implementation within the peri-operative directorate
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse with active registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in pain management or related specialty
- Significant clinical experience in acute hospital or specialist pain services
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (General) pay scale within the public health sector. This permanent whole-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package including public sector pension, annual leave entitlements, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Working hours will follow standard HSE full-time arrangements.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at University Hospital Limerick, a major acute teaching hospital serving the Mid West region, including Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary. The hospital plays a central role in delivering specialist and emergency care, offering a collaborative and fast-paced clinical environment where innovation and patient-centred care are prioritised.
The position is offered through HSE Mid West, supporting high-quality healthcare delivery across the region.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Ms. Jean Sheehan, Assistant Director of Nursing, Peri-Op Directorate, University Hospital Limerick
Mobile: 087-6231504
Email: jean.sheehan1@hse.ie
For recruitment-related queries, contact: UHLRecruitment@hse.ie
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Last Day to Apply: 15 May 2026 at 05:00 AM
