Discover rewarding nursing opportunities across Ireland’s healthcare system. Whether you’re a newly qualified nurse, experienced clinical leader, or returning to nursing, JobVacancies.ie connects you with the latest positions in hospitals, primary care, mental health, and community services. Start your next chapter with the HSE, private healthcare providers, and specialist facilities.
Current Nurse Job Vacancies in Ireland
We’ve listed the latest nursing positions across all regions and specialties. Browse open roles and apply directly through our platform.
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What Nursing Roles Are Available?
Nursing careers in Ireland span diverse specialties and settings. Here’s what you can expect to find:
Staff Nurse Positions
Staff nurses form the backbone of Ireland’s healthcare system, delivering patient care in hospitals and community settings. Roles typically include ward-based nursing, surgical support, and acute care management across all HSE regions—from Dublin hospitals to rural facilities.
Common locations: Dublin, Waterford, Sligo, Cork, Mayo, Galway, Donegal Salary range: €27,000–€42,000 (depending on experience and location)
Clinical Nurse Manager Roles
Clinical Nurse Managers (CNMs) lead nursing teams, manage budgets, and oversee ward operations. Available at CNM1, CNM2, and CNM3 levels, these positions are ideal for experienced nurses seeking leadership opportunities.
Senior Nursing Positions
Senior nurses (clinical specialists, advanced practitioners, and principal nurses) take on specialized clinical roles, mentoring, research, and service development. These positions suit nurses with 5+ years’ experience seeking career progression.
Neonatal & Pediatric Nursing
Specialized nursing roles caring for newborns, infants, and children in neonatal units and pediatric wards across Ireland’s teaching hospitals.
Mental Health & Psychiatry Nursing
Mental health nursing vacancies span crisis resolution teams, inpatient psychiatric units, and community mental health services. Growing demand in this sector creates strong career opportunities.
Community & Older Persons Care
Care for aging populations in community settings, day centers, and long-term care facilities. These roles often offer flexible schedules and direct patient relationships.
Midwifery & Obstetrics
Roles supporting maternal and newborn care in delivery suites and postnatal wards. Increasingly available as Ireland invests in maternity services.
Where to Find Nursing Jobs Across Ireland
Ireland’s healthcare system spans multiple regions. We list vacancies in:
HSE Regions: –
- Dublin & North East (Dublin, Louth, Meath, Cavan)
- Midlands (Offaly, Westmeath, Longford)
- Midlands (Laois, Kildare, Wicklow)
- South East (Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow)
- Cork & Kerry (Cork, Kerry)
- West & North West (Galway, Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, Donegal, Leitrim)
Why Pursue a Nursing Career in Ireland?
Strong Salary & Benefits
Ireland offers competitive nursing salaries with structured pay scales. New graduates earn €27,000+, while experienced nurses and managers reach €50,000+. HSE roles include pension schemes, annual leave, and professional development allowances.
Career Progression
Clear progression pathways lead from Staff Nurse → CNM1 → CNM2 → CNM3 → Senior Nursing roles. Management and specialist tracks are well-defined.
Work-Life Balance
Organized shift patterns, on-call allowances, and increasing remote/hybrid opportunities (especially in administrative nursing roles) support better work-life balance.
Invest in Your Future
Ireland’s healthcare system invests heavily in nurse training, continuing education, and specialty certifications. Professional development is actively supported.
Growing Demand
Ireland faces a nursing shortage—creating job security and opportunities for nurses from Ireland and abroad. EU and international nurses are actively recruited.
Salary & Pay Scales for Irish Nurses
HSE Pay Scales (as of 2025)
Staff Nurse Entry Point: €27,000–€42,000 (depending on qualification level and years of experience)
Clinical Nurse Manager 1: €44,000–€52,000
Clinical Nurse Manager 2: €48,000–€60,000
Clinical Nurse Manager 3: €55,000–€68,000+
Senior Nurse/Advanced Practitioner: €60,000–€85,000+
Salary increases annually based on service. Additional allowances apply for on-call duties, shift premiums, and specialty qualifications.
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