Job Overview
The Staff Nurse Mental Health Graduate position offers newly qualified nurses the opportunity to begin a rewarding career within Louth/Meath Mental Health Services. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care while gaining valuable clinical experience across community and service settings. As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in promoting mental health recovery and patient wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based mental health nursing care
- Support service users in recovery-focused care planning and delivery
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across services
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training
- Promote a therapeutic and supportive care environment
- Adhere to HSE policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) in Mental Health Nursing
- Recent graduate in mental health nursing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
- Full driving licence and access to transport due to travel requirements
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary range: €38,523 – €56,384 (based on HSE Staff Nurse Mental Health scale)
Permanent wholetime position with access to HSE benefits including pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and continuous professional development opportunities. Working hours will be aligned with service needs and may include shift work.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based across Louth and Meath within Louth/Meath Mental Health Services, part of HSE Dublin and North East. The service delivers a wide range of community and specialist mental health supports across the region, offering a dynamic and supportive working environment.
Application Details
This is an internal competition open only to employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or other statutory health agencies in line with WRC Agreement 161867.
Informal Enquiries:
Thomas Glynn, ADON
Louth/Meath Mental Health Services
Email: Thomas.glynn@hse.ie
Mobile: 087-3980172
Reference: SNMHGRAD26
Last Day to Apply: 05 May 2026 at 5:00 PM
