The Health Service Executive (HSE) is recruiting a Nursing Practice Development Coordinator for Older Person Services across Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan. This is a key leadership role focused on improving clinical standards, education, and quality initiatives. One specified-purpose whole-time post is currently available, with a panel created for future vacancies.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead and support evidence-based nursing practice across Older Person Services.
• Develop, implement and evaluate practice development programmes.
• Support clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care pathways.
• Provide guidance, education and mentorship to nursing staff.
• Contribute to policy development, audits and service reviews.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered Nurse or Midwife with active NMBI registration.
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in:
– Clinical practice management
– Practice development
– Education
– Quality improvement
• Strong leadership, communication and change-management skills.
• Ability to work across multiple service sites.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and service excellence.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Grade: Nursing/Midwifery Practice Development Coordinator (Code 2445)
Salary scale (from 1 August 2025): €71,408 – €88,123 annually
Contract types available:
• Permanent whole-time
• Permanent part-time
• Specified purpose whole-time
• Specified purpose part-time
Standard HSE benefits apply, including pension scheme, paid leave, and professional development supports.
Location & Employer Information
Location: Older Person Services across Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan.
Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE), West and North West region.
The HSE is Ireland’s national public health service, delivering acute, community and social care services across the country.
Application Details
Closing date: 19 December 2025 at 12:00
Reference: SLSC2533
Informal enquiries:
Nuala Gallagher, Service Manager Older Persons
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 071 9155193
