Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Crisis Nurse Liaison Psychiatry in Dublin
- Salary
- €62,699–€79,227 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 23 Sept 2026
About the Role
The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital has always been about people. Our staff are known for their compassion and for their strong sense of community as well as for their exceptional clinical training. The Mater Hospital is a major acute voluntary teaching hospital and holds a pre-eminent place in the delivery of healthcare to the community of North Dublin and rest of the country. The Hospital prides itself with exceptional patient care. Being a leader in research and innovation and providing a working environment focused on personal development, teamwork and wellbeing, the Mater Hospital is a great place to work. Our ambition is to be the safest hospital in Ireland, delivering the highest quality care, with the most patient-centred, efficient processes.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Crisis Nurse Liaison Psychiatry post holder will deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. The CNS Crisis Nurse Liaison Psychiatry is based in ED and has a pivotal role in the delivery of effective, recovery-oriented integrated care for individuals presenting with self-harm and psychiatric crisis to the Emergency Department. This will include people living within and outside the mental health service catchment area. The purpose of the role is also to provide assessment and targeted interventions to support the individual presenting in a time of crisis in order to ensure they have the required assessments, interventions and assertive follow up and are linked with relevant statutory or voluntary support services in a timely manner in line with National Clinical Programmes and strategies.
There will be a requirement to work collaboratively with acute Hospital colleagues and develop pathways of care and referral procedures with other statutory and voluntary agencies within the community/ locality.
Requirements
- Adult Psychiatry Services
- Psychiatry Nursing
- Fluent English
Details
- Location: Dublin
- Contract type: Permanent Full Time
- Salary: €62,699–€79,227 per year
- Closing date: 23 Sept 2026
How to Apply
Informal Enquiries: Contact: ADON Adult Psychiatry -Ms Siobhan Keeney, Email: [email protected]
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Crisis Nurse Liaison Psychiatry role?
- The CNS Crisis Nurse Liaison Psychiatry will deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. The role involves providing effective, recovery-oriented integrated care for individuals presenting with self-harm and psychiatric crisis to the Emergency Department. This includes assessment, targeted interventions, and linking individuals with relevant support services.
- What skills and attributes are required for this role?
- The role requires skills and attributes in Adult Psychiatry Services and Psychiatry Nursing, as well as fluency in English.
- What is the salary for this role?
- €62,699–€79,227 per year