An excellent permanent opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse – Mental Health to join the National Forensic Mental Health Service (NFMHS) in Portrane, Dublin North. This role offers a rewarding career within a highly specialised forensic mental health setting, delivering evidence-based nursing care to service users with complex mental health needs.
This post is open to HSE and non-HSE applicants and forms part of the Health Service Executive (HSE) Dublin and North East region.
Reference: NFMHSN17
Grade: Staff Nurse – Mental Health (2674)
Contract: Permanent, Whole-Time
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health nursing care in a forensic setting
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE standards
• Promote recovery-oriented practice, safety and therapeutic engagement
• Support risk assessment, management and rehabilitation pathways
• Adhere to professional, ethical and legislative requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Psychiatric Nurse (Mental Health Division) with NMBI
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• Strong communication, assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively in a secure forensic environment
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Experience in mental health or forensic services is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Staff Nurse – Mental Health pay scales (August 2025 consolidated rates)
• Permanent whole-time contract
• Pension scheme, annual leave and public service benefits
• Access to ongoing education, training and career progression
• Supportive clinical governance and supervision structures
(Salary and conditions apply in accordance with Department of Health consolidated pay scales.)
Location & Employer Information
• Location: Portrane, Dublin North
• Service: National Forensic Mental Health Service
• Region: HSE Dublin and North East (North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan)
The National Forensic Mental Health Service provides specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for individuals with severe and enduring mental illness within the criminal justice system.
Application Details
• Closing Date: 5 January 2026 at 12:00 (midday)
• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Application Method: Application form only – CVs are not accepted
• Recruiter: HSE Dublin and North East
Informal Enquiries:
Michael Whelan – Assistant Director of Nursing
Sarah Noone – Assistant Director of Nursing
📧 michael.whelan2@hse.ie | sarah.noone@hse.ie
📞 01 215 7400
Related Documents:
• Job Specification – NFMHSN17
• Application Form – NFMHSN17
• Additional Campaign Information – NFMHSN17
| Please return completed applications to recruitment.nfmhs@hse.ie using the subject line NFMHSN17 Staff Nurse, Mental Health (Forensic) Please note that you must submit your application form via email only |
