A Staff Nurse vacancy in Addiction Services has arisen with HSE Dublin and North East, covering the Integrated Health Areas of Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West. This is an excellent opportunity for a registered general nurse to build specialist experience in addiction and substance use services, working within a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
About the Role
As a Staff Nurse in Addiction Services, you will provide high-quality nursing care to individuals experiencing addiction and substance use disorders. Working within the HSE Dublin and North East region, you will be part of an integrated team delivering community-based and clinical addiction services across Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West.
Full details of the role, including a comprehensive breakdown of key responsibilities and duties, are set out in the Job Specification available to download from the Rezoomo application portal.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care to individuals with addiction and substance use needs.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualised care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with HSE protocols and nursing standards.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in line with professional and organisational requirements.
- Support and promote service users’ health, wellbeing, and recovery throughout their care journey.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of addiction services within the region.
- Uphold the values and standards of An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (NMBI).
Requirements
- Be registered in the General division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by NMBI (or be entitled to be so registered).
- Have the clinical and professional knowledge required to fulfil the role.
- Demonstrate a commitment to person-centred care and evidence-based nursing practice.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland and meet the HSE’s standards for fitness to practise.
Please refer to the Job Specification document (available via the Rezoomo link below) for the full eligibility criteria and person specification.
Salary
€38,166 – €54,956 per annum (HSE Staff Nurse – General scale, 13-point scale). A Long Service Increment (LSI) of €56,592 applies upon qualification. Pay is based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 June 2026. The Permanent Part-time post will be paid on a pro-rata basis in line with contracted hours.
Location
These posts are based within the Integrated Health Areas of Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West, under the HSE Dublin and North East region. Addiction Services in this area operate across a network of community and clinical sites serving populations across north Dublin city and county. Specific base locations will be confirmed at the time of appointment.
Contract Type
Two contract types are available for this campaign:
- Permanent Part-time
- Specified Purpose Wholetime
Application Details
Reference: DNE26120
This campaign is open to HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Before applying, please download and read the Job Specification and the Additional Campaign Information documents, available at the bottom of the advertisement on Rezoomo. These documents contain essential information including eligibility criteria, post locations, salary details, and the full recruitment process.
Informal enquiries about the role:
Áine Hall, Assistant Director of Nursing
Phone: 01 862 0111 / 087 642 7548
Email: aine.hall@hse.ie
Recruitment process enquiries:
Emma O’Reilly
Email: emma.oreilly2@hse.ie
