The Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner Cavan (Critical Care Outreach) role offers an exceptional opportunity to deliver advanced clinical care within acute services in Cavan. This permanent wholetime position with the HSE Dublin and North East region supports critically ill patients through proactive outreach, early intervention, and collaborative multidisciplinary care.
Working at Advanced Nurse Practitioner (General) Grade Code 2267, you will play a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes, enhancing clinical standards, and leading evidence-based practice within critical care services.
Job Overview
As a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) in Critical Care Outreach, you will provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patients at risk of deterioration. The role focuses on early recognition of clinical decline, rapid response interventions, and supporting ward-based teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care across the hospital setting in Cavan.
This role is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers a permanent wholetime contract within HSE Dublin and North East.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced clinical assessment and management for acutely unwell patients across hospital wards.
- Lead and deliver critical care outreach interventions to support early recognition of patient deterioration.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient safety and outcomes.
- Initiate, evaluate, and adjust treatment plans within scope of advanced nursing practice.
- Support education and training of nursing and medical staff in acute care management.
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Promote evidence-based practice and research within critical care services.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional standards in line with regulatory requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (General) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Extensive post-registration clinical experience in acute and/or critical care settings.
- Demonstrated competency in advanced clinical assessment, diagnostics, and patient management.
- Master’s degree (Level 9 NFQ) in Nursing or a relevant healthcare discipline.
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and clinical excellence.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary Scale: Advanced Nurse Practitioner (General) Grade 2267.
- Salary Range (from 1 February 2026): €72,122 – €89,004 per annum (pro-rata for part-time if applicable).
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme and superannuation benefits.
- Annual leave and sick leave entitlements in line with HSE policy.
- Access to professional development and further education opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner Cavan position is based in Cavan, Co. Cavan, within the HSE Dublin and North East region, covering North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare provider, delivering acute, community, and primary care services nationwide. This role sits within a progressive acute hospital environment committed to high standards of patient-centred care and clinical governance.
Application Details
Applicants are strongly advised to download, save, and carefully read the official Job Specification before submitting their curriculum vitae.
Apply online via the official HSE recruitment portal:
https://careers-hsedne.icims.com/jobs/4645/job
Reference: CAVMON3032
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Recruiter: HSE Dublin and North East
Informal Enquiries:
Director of Nursing – Caroline Keyes
Email: caroline.keyes@hse.ie
Candidates will normally be given at least one week’s notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Last Day to Apply: 25 March 2026, 05:00 PM
