Sligo University Hospital is seeking motivated and compassionate Staff Nurses (General) to join its Medical Directorate team as part of this supplementary recruitment campaign. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers nursing professionals the chance to contribute to high-quality patient care within one of the leading acute hospitals in the HSE West and North West region.
This Staff Nurse role in Sligo provides an excellent opportunity to develop clinical experience within a dynamic hospital environment while working alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams dedicated to delivering safe, patient-focused care.
Job Overview
The successful candidates will work within the Medical Directorate at Sligo University Hospital, supporting the delivery of professional nursing care to patients across medical services. Nurses will play an essential role in assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, monitoring clinical progress, and maintaining the highest standards of healthcare practice.
This campaign is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers a valuable opportunity to build a rewarding nursing career within the public healthcare sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with HSE policies and professional standards
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care programmes
- Monitor patient conditions and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Promote patient dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times
- Support infection prevention and control procedures within the hospital
- Participate in clinical audits, training, and continuous professional development
- Assist in maintaining a safe and effective clinical environment
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration or eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a busy acute hospital setting
- Commitment to patient-centred care and professional nursing standards
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Flexibility and adaptability within a clinical healthcare environment
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with HSE Staff Nurse Grade 2135 pay scales and public sector employment terms. This role is offered on a Permanent Wholetime basis and includes access to public sector pension schemes, annual leave entitlements, professional development opportunities, and ongoing training supports.
Competitive pay and benefits apply in line with HSE regulations.
Location & Employer Information
Sligo University Hospital is a major acute healthcare facility serving the North West region of Ireland. The hospital provides a broad range of medical and surgical services and plays a key role within the HSE West and North West health region. Staff Nurses joining the Medical Directorate will become part of a supportive clinical environment focused on delivering high-quality patient outcomes and continuous service improvement.
The hospital offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to work within a collaborative and progressive setting while contributing to frontline patient care in County Sligo and surrounding communities.
Application Details
Applications for this Staff Nurse (General) Medical position must be submitted through Rezoomo only.
Apply online: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/97742/
Please see the official job specification attached to the recruitment campaign on Rezoomo for full eligibility criteria and additional role information.
Informal enquiries:
- Jennifer Flannery – Assistant Director of Nursing, Medical Directorate
- Telephone: 0873425261
- Email: jennifer.flannery@hse.ie
Advertisement Source: HSE
Recruiter: HSE West and North West – Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway
Date Posted: 13 May 2026
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Last Day to Apply: 26 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
