The Health Service Executive (HSE) is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Psycho Oncology to join its Mental Health and cancer support services in Limerick. This permanent wholetime post offers an opportunity to lead impactful psychological and emotional care for patients and families navigating cancer treatment.
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Key Responsibilities
• Deliver specialist psycho-oncology nursing interventions to patients and carers
• Provide expert assessment, care planning and therapeutic support
• Act as an advanced clinical resource for multidisciplinary teams
• Lead on quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Support service development aligned with national cancer care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audit activity
• Deliver education, training and guidance to colleagues and students
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with NMBI
• Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience, including relevant mental health or oncology exposure
• Postgraduate qualification in mental health, oncology, counselling, or related field (or commitment to undertake)
• Demonstrated competence in advanced assessment and therapeutic skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team collaboration abilities
• Commitment to patient-centred care, professional development and clinical governance
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) – Code 2625
Salary Scale (1 August 2025): €61,463–€77,666 with LSI
• Permanent wholetime contract
• Public sector pension
• Comprehensive HSE benefits package
• Professional development and structured career pathways
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in Limerick, within HSE Mid West Mental Health Services.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national public health and social care provider, delivering essential community, mental health, and acute services across all regions.
Application Details
Reference: HSEMW31425
Date Posted: 3 December 2025
Closing Date: 18 December 2025 at 12:00
Early applications are strongly encouraged.
