Job Overview
This Clinical Nurse Specialist Roscommon role offers an excellent opportunity to work within specialist palliative care services, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in the community. Based in Roscommon Palliative Care Services, this part-time position focuses on improving quality of life for patients with life-limiting conditions. You will play a key role in advancing clinical practice, supporting patients and families, and contributing to service development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist palliative nursing care to patients in community settings
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans
- Support patients and families through complex care needs and end-of-life care
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across healthcare services
- Promote best practice and evidence-based care in palliative nursing
- Deliver education and support to staff and carers
- Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Significant clinical experience in specialist palliative care nursing
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in palliative care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
This role offers a salary scale ranging from €62,078 to €78,443, in line with HSE Clinical Nurse Specialist pay grades, with Long Service Increments (LSI) applicable. The position is permanent part-time (0.5 WTE), working 18.75 hours per week. Benefits include access to public sector pension schemes, annual leave entitlements, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based in Roscommon Palliative Care Services, Ardsallagh Beg, Athlone Road, Roscommon. The service operates within the HSE West and North West region, providing specialist palliative care across the community. The working environment is collaborative, patient-focused, and dedicated to delivering compassionate care.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online via the official recruitment platform. CVs will not be accepted.
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Deirdre Hickson, CNM3
Email: deirdre.hickson@hse.ie
Tel: 0876870036
Last Day to Apply: 29 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
