Reference: 241YCPC26
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: Nursing / Midwifery Clinical Placement Co-ordinator 241Y
Contract Type: Permanent Part-time
Health Region: HSE Dublin and North East
County: Louth
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda and Louth Hospitals
Job Overview
The Clinical Placement Co-ordinator Louth role offers an exciting opportunity to support the development of future nurses and midwives within Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda and Louth Hospitals. This permanent part-time position plays a vital role in ensuring that pre-registration BSc Nursing students achieve their planned clinical experiences and learning outcomes in line with education programme requirements.
Working across general clinical areas, the Clinical Placement Co-ordinator (CPC) will guide and support students from multiple disciplines, contributing directly to safe, high-quality learning environments that enhance patient safety and workforce sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide structured guidance and support to Pre-registration BSc Nursing students during clinical placements.
- Support students across disciplines including General Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Intellectual Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery and Erasmus programmes.
- Assist preceptors and nursing staff in fostering effective learning environments.
- Collaborate with the Nurse Practice Development Co-ordinator (NPDC) in practice development activities.
- Monitor and evaluate clinical learning experiences to ensure alignment with academic programme outcomes.
- Promote patient safety through high standards of clinical supervision and mentorship.
- Contribute to workforce sustainability through effective student support and professional development initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered Nurse or Midwife with active registration with the appropriate professional body.
- Relevant clinical experience within acute hospital settings.
- Demonstrated experience in student support, mentorship, or clinical education.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to quality improvement and professional development.
- Understanding of patient safety principles and educational frameworks.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with the Nursing / Midwifery Clinical Placement Co-ordinator 241Y scale under February 2026 HSE pay adjustments.
- Permanent part-time contract.
- Public sector pension scheme and superannuation benefits.
- Annual leave entitlements in line with HSE policy.
- Access to ongoing professional development and education support.
- Employee wellbeing supports and HSE staff benefits.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda and Louth Hospitals, within the HSE Dublin and North East region covering North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan.
This is a public sector role within the Health Service Executive, offering stability, structured career progression, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to healthcare education and patient care standards.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Ciaran Conlon
Nurse Practice Development Co-ordinator (ADON)
Email: ciaran.conlon@hse.ie
To apply, please submit your application through the official recruitment portal:
Apply Here
Reference Code: 241YCPC26
Last Day to Apply: 24 March 2026, 12:00 PM
