An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse – Special Care Baby Unit at Regional Hospital Mullingar. This role offers experienced neonatal nurses the chance to work in a highly specialised clinical environment, delivering expert care to newborn infants requiring additional support. The post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers long-term career stability within the public health service.
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There are currently 1.52 WTE permanent vacancies, and a panel may be formed to fill future permanent or specified-purpose posts, full-time or part-time.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to neonates in the Special Care Baby Unit
• Monitor, assess, and respond to the complex clinical needs of infants
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support neonatal outcomes
• Support and educate parents and families during their infant’s care journey
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to HSE policies and guidelines
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Children’s Nurse / Registered Sick Children’s Nurse
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in NICU, SCBU, or PICU
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of neonatal nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Children’s Staff Nurse (Grade 2136) pay scales
• Permanent, whole-time contract
• Access to HSE pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing professional development and education opportunities
• Supportive clinical supervision and career progression pathways
Salary scales are governed by national public sector pay agreements.
Location & Employer Information
Regional Hospital Mullingar is a key acute hospital within the HSE Dublin and Midlands region, providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The Special Care Baby Unit delivers specialist neonatal care in a modern clinical setting, supporting infants and families across the Midlands region.
The Health Service Executive is Ireland’s public health service provider, committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care nationwide.
Application Details
• Closing Date: 6 January 2026 at 12:00 PM
• Interview Notice: Candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice
Informal Enquiries:
Maureen Revilles
Director of Midwifery
Email: [email protected]
