Mayo University Hospital is seeking a dedicated and motivated Staff Nurse Mayo University Hospital professional to join the Emergency and Acute Floor incorporating Emergency Department (ED), Escalation, and AMAU services. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic acute hospital environment in the HSE West and North West region.
This campaign (Reference: 27MUH2026) is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Job Overview
As a Staff Nurse within the Emergency and Acute Floor, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care in a fast-paced acute setting. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and timely care to patients presenting through the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Assessment Unit.
This permanent opportunity offers both part-time and whole-time positions within Mayo University Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based nursing care in line with hospital policies and professional standards.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised patient care in acute and emergency settings.
- Work collaboratively with medical, allied health, and nursing colleagues.
- Participate in emergency response and escalation protocols.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
- Support patient safety initiatives and quality improvement programmes.
- Promote infection prevention and control standards at all times.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered as a General Nurse with NMBI or eligible for registration.
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of recent post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting within the last 24 months.
- Strong clinical decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned to the Staff Nurse – General (Grade Code 2135) pay scale under the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (effective 1 August 2025) .
Current salary scale (1 August 2025) ranges from:
€37,688 to €54,928 per annum (incremental scale, plus applicable allowances).
Benefits include:
- Permanent pensionable HSE contract (wholetime or part-time).
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policy.
- Opportunities for further education and specialist training.
- Access to HSE wellbeing and employee support programmes.
Working hours are based on a 39-hour week (pro-rata for part-time roles), inclusive of shift work and rostered duties.
Location & Employer Information
Mayo University Hospital is located in Castlebar, County Mayo and forms part of the HSE West and North West health region. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute services including emergency medicine, acute medical care, surgical services, and specialist supports.
Recruiting Organisation: Health Service Executive (HSE West and North West Region).
Application Details
Reference: 27MUH2026
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: Staff Nurse – General (2135)
Advertisement Type: External
Informal enquiries:
Ms. Deirdre Gill, CNM3 Emergency & Acute Medicine
Tel: 094 9042382
Email: [email protected]
Interviews are scheduled at regular intervals.
To apply for this Staff Nurse Mayo University Hospital role, please submit your application through the official recruitment portal before the deadline below.
Last Day to Apply: 30 December 2026, 12:00 PM
