University Hospital Limerick is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Staff Nurse Neonatal to join its specialist neonatal care team within HSE Mid West. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers experienced and newly qualified nurses the chance to contribute to high-quality neonatal healthcare services in one of Ireland’s leading acute hospital environments.
This Staff Nurse Neonatal job in Limerick provides an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary clinical setting focused on delivering exceptional care to newborn infants and supporting families during critical stages of neonatal treatment and recovery.
Reference: HSEMW17326
Job Overview
The successful candidate will work as part of the neonatal nursing team at University Hospital Limerick, supporting the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred neonatal care. The role involves collaborating closely with medical professionals, nursing colleagues, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the highest standards of neonatal clinical practice are maintained.
This permanent Staff Nurse Neonatal role offers long-term career development opportunities within HSE Mid West and provides exposure to advanced neonatal care services in a busy acute healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to neonates in accordance with HSE clinical standards and best practices.
- Monitor, assess, and document neonatal patient conditions accurately and efficiently.
- Support families and guardians by providing compassionate communication and education throughout the care process.
- Work collaboratively with consultants, medical staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Participate in infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to a positive, supportive, and professional neonatal care environment.
- Engage in continuous professional development and mandatory training programmes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration as a General Nurse or Children’s Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Previous neonatal nursing experience is desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Commitment to patient-centred neonatal care and clinical excellence.
- Knowledge of HSE healthcare standards, policies, and procedures.
- Flexibility, professionalism, and strong organisational abilities.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with HSE Staff Nurse pay scales and public sector terms and conditions. This is a permanent whole-time position offering access to public sector benefits, including annual leave entitlements, pension schemes, professional development opportunities, and structured career progression pathways within HSE Mid West.
Working hours will be rostered in line with hospital operational requirements and neonatal service demands.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at University Hospital Limerick, one of the primary acute hospitals within HSE Mid West serving patients across Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary. The hospital provides a broad range of specialist and acute healthcare services and plays a central role in neonatal and paediatric healthcare delivery within the region.
HSE Mid West is committed to delivering high-quality patient care while supporting professional growth, collaboration, and innovation across healthcare services.
Application Details
Applications for this Staff Nurse Neonatal job in Limerick must be submitted through the official HSE recruitment portal.
Employer: HSE Mid West
Hospital: University Hospital Limerick
Location: Limerick, Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Date Posted: 27 May 2026
