Staff Nurse General – Public Health Nursing | Galway & Mayo

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for Staff Nurse General positions within the Public Health Nursing Department across Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon. These roles offer the chance to deliver high-quality community-based nursing services while contributing to population health outcomes in diverse settings.

A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies, on a full-time or part-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care within the community
• Demonstrate professional competence across the Staff Nurse General scope of practice
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support individuals, families, and communities
• Promote health education, disease prevention, and health protection initiatives
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to HSE policies and procedures
• Participate in quality improvement, audit, and service development activities
• Uphold professional standards, ethics, and continuous professional development

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Registration as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of professional nursing knowledge and experience
• Experience across a range of clinical settings relevant to public health nursing
• Strong communication, assessment, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice

Salary, Benefits & Working Hours

• Salary in line with HSE Staff Nurse – General pay scale (Grade 2135), including approved increments and allowances
• Permanent public service employment with pension benefits
• Annual leave, paid sick leave, and access to professional development
• Full-time and part-time working options available
• Salary scales apply in accordance with national public service agreements

Location & Employer Information

• Locations across Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon
• Roles based within community and public health nursing services
• Employer: Health Service Executive – West and North West Region
• Serving diverse urban and rural populations with a strong focus on community care

Application Details

Applications must be submitted via Rezoomo using a fully completed application form.
CVs will not be accepted for this campaign.

Informal Enquiries:
Anne Marie McDermott, Director of Public Health Nursing, Mayo
Tel: 087 6657690 | Email: [email protected]

Dorothy Devine, Director of Public Health Nursing, Galway
Tel: 087 1003175 | Email: [email protected]

Teresa Conlon, Director of Public Health Nursing, Roscommon
Tel: 086 8100610 | Email: [email protected]

Olivia O’Connor, Director of Public Health Nursing, Galway West
Tel: 087 6599026 | Email: [email protected]

Last Day to Apply: 26 January 2026 at 12:00

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