Job Overview
The Clinical Skills Facilitator CNM 2 at Galway University Hospitals plays a key leadership role in advancing emergency nursing practice across the Acute Floor, Emergency Department Transit Area and Emergency Department Virtual Ward. This permanent wholetime opportunity offers experienced emergency nurses the chance to shape clinical excellence, education and professional development within a dynamic acute care environment.
Key Responsibilities
- • Lead and coordinate clinical skills training and development within emergency nursing services.
- • Support evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- • Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and support to nursing staff.
- • Identify learning needs and develop targeted education programmes.
- • Promote patient safety, risk management and best practice standards.
- • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- • Contribute to policy development and implementation within emergency services.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- • Registered General Nurse on the live register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- • Significant experience in emergency nursing practice.
- • Demonstrated depth and breadth of clinical expertise relevant to the role.
- • Leadership and people management skills at CNM 2 level.
- • Strong communication, organisational and teaching abilities.
- • Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary Scale: €62,078 – €78,443 (inclusive of LSI), aligned to the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Grade 2119) public sector pay scale.
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Benefits include public sector pension scheme, annual leave entitlements, structured professional development opportunities and access to HSE employee supports.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Galway University Hospitals, part of HSE West and North West, serving Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway. Galway University Hospitals provide acute and specialist services within a busy regional emergency care setting, offering a collaborative and progressive working environment.
Application Details
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference: G11739
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Advertisement Type: External
Recruiter: HSE West and North West
Proposed Interview Date: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally receive at least one week’s notice. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Informal Enquiries:
Ms Deirdre O’Brien, Assistant Director of Nursing, Galway University Hospital
Email: deirdres.obrien@hse.ie
Ms Caroline Flynn, Assistant Director of Nursing, Galway University Hospital
Email: caroline.flynn4@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 24 April 2026 at 10:00 AM
