Portiuncula University Hospital is inviting applications for Staff Nurse Neonatal roles within its Neonatal Department. This campaign will form a panel to fill current and future vacancies, offering an excellent opportunity to work in a specialist neonatal care environment.
These posts are open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offer flexible contract options, including permanent and specified purpose roles.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality neonatal nursing care in line with professional standards
• Support the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of neonatal care
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in a neonatal setting
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Support parents and families during neonatal care and treatment
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and clinical governance policies
• Participate in ongoing education, training, and service development
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a General Nurse with NMBI
• Experience or interest in neonatal nursing (essential for appointment)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Full eligibility criteria are detailed in the official Job Specification (link below).
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: Staff Nurse – General (Grade Code 2135), in line with HSE consolidated pay scales (1 August 2025)
• Contract Types:
– Permanent Part-time / Wholetime
– Specified Purpose Part-time / Wholetime
• Benefits include public service pension, annual leave, paid training, and career progression opportunities
• Shift patterns will be in accordance with neonatal service requirements
Location & Employer Information
• Location: Neonatal Department, Portiuncula University Hospital, County Galway
• Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE), West and North West Region
• The hospital provides acute and specialist services, including neonatal care, to the wider region
Application Details
• Application Method: Online application only via Rezoomo (CVs will not be accepted)
• Application Form: Digital application form on Rezoomo (Google Chrome recommended)
• Job Specification: Available at https://www.rezoomo.com/job/92119/
• Informal Enquiries:
Anne Marie Culkin, Assistant Director of Midwifery, Portiuncula University Hospital
Email: annmarie.culkin@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 13 February 2026 at 10:00
