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Regional Director of Nursing and Midwifery — Limerick
- Salary
- €125,441–€153,313 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closed
- 17 Jul 2026
About the Role
HSE Mid West Health Region is recruiting a Regional Director of Nursing and Midwifery to provide senior strategic and professional leadership across health services in Limerick, Tipperary and Clare. This executive nursing and midwifery leadership role will contribute to regional service planning, governance, quality improvement and the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care.
Role Overview
The Regional Director of Nursing and Midwifery will provide senior professional leadership for nursing and midwifery across HSE Mid West Health Region. The post will support integrated regional planning, strengthen professional governance and help shape the development and delivery of high-quality services across the region.
Working at regional leadership level, the successful candidate will contribute to strategic decision-making and ensure that nursing and midwifery perspectives are embedded in service planning, workforce development, clinical governance and quality improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and professional leadership for nursing and midwifery services across HSE Mid West Health Region.
- Contribute to regional strategy, service planning and the development of integrated models of care.
- Promote strong professional governance, patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-informed practice.
- Support workforce planning, professional development and leadership capability across nursing and midwifery services.
- Work collaboratively with regional executives, clinical leaders and service managers to support effective service delivery.
- Champion person-centred care and the continuous improvement of patient and service-user outcomes.
- Provide senior nursing and midwifery advice to support regional priorities and organisational decision-making.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the eligibility, professional registration, experience and other requirements specified by the HSE for the Regional Director of Nursing and Midwifery grade. Applicants should review the official campaign documentation available through the application platform before submitting an application.
This is an internal competition. Applicants must also satisfy the stated employment eligibility requirements for employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies under WRC Agreement 161867.
Details
Location: Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare
Sector: public sector
Salary: €125,441–€153,313 per year
Closing date: 17 Jul 2026
How to Apply
Reference: HSEMW21326
Applications must be submitted through the official recruitment platform
The advertised closing date and time is 17 July 2026 at 17:00.
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Regional Director of Nursing and Midwifery?
- The key responsibilities include providing strategic and professional leadership, contributing to regional strategy and service planning, promoting professional governance and quality improvement, supporting workforce planning, and championing person-centred care.
- What are the requirements for this role?
- Candidates must meet the eligibility, professional registration, experience, and other requirements specified by the HSE for the Regional Director of Nursing and Midwifery grade. Applicants must also satisfy the stated employment eligibility requirements for employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies under WRC Agreement 161867.
- Where is this role located?
- This role is located in Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare.
- What is the salary for this role?
- The salary is €125,441–€153,313 per year.
- When is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 17 July 2026 at 17:00.