The Health Service Executive is recruiting a Staff Nurse for the Health Protection/Public Health service covering Dublin North, Meath, Cavan, Louth and Monaghan. This permanent wholetime role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on community health outcomes across the region.
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Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality nursing care within Health Protection and Public Health settings
• Support surveillance, contact tracing, outbreak control and community health initiatives
• Manage clinical documentation and maintain accurate electronic records
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure safe and coordinated care
• Provide nursing input to public health programmes and community-based interventions
• Participate in weekend, overtime and urgent out-of-hours service when required
• Attend the service outside normal rostered hours where urgent issues arise
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with NMBI
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in Health Protection and/or Public Health
• Proven IT literacy relevant to clinical and public health service delivery
• Ability to work flexibly in a service that may operate seven days per week
• Access to appropriate transport for travel across the region
• Strong communication, organisational and documentation skills
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• HSE consolidated salary scale applies (Staff Nurse – General, Grade 2135)
• Permanent, wholetime contract
• Weekend, overtime and extended-hours duties may be required based on service need
• Comprehensive HSE benefits package, including pension, annual leave and career development opportunities
Location & Employer Information
This role covers multiple locations across Dublin North, Meath, Cavan, Louth and Monaghan.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national public health and social care provider, delivering services across acute, community and public health settings.
Application Details
• Closing date: 10 December 2025 at 17:00
• Informal enquiries: [email protected]
Ensure applications are submitted before the deadline.
