Clinical Nurse Specialist – Dementia
Altraspeisialtóir Cliniciúil - Néaltrú
(Grade Code: 2632)
HSE Mid-West – FSS Íarthar Láír
The current vacancy is specified purpose and full-time in University Hospital Limerick.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Specialist – Dementia, HSE Mid West Acute Services from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post:
1. Hold Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.
2. Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.
3. In exceptional circumstances, be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives, assessed on a case-by-case basis.
4. Have a minimum of 1 year's post-registration full-time experience or an equivalent in the division of the register relevant to the application.
5. Have at least 1 year's post-registration full-time experience in the specialist area of Dementia Care.
6. Have successfully completed a post-registration programme of study, verified by an education provider, achieving a QQI Level 9 or higher award relevant to the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), or provide evidence of equivalent credits, in line with the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery standards.
7. Demonstrate ongoing professional development relevant to the specialist area.
8. Have the ability to practice safely and effectively within their scope of practice.
9. Possess requisite knowledge, suitability, and capacity for leadership, managerial, and administrative duties.
10. Maintain live annual registration with the NMBI and confirm registration annually via the PSAC.
11. Be in good health and character, capable of performing the duties of the role.
Note: For nurses/midwives with a Level 8 qualification in the specialist area, recognition is valid until September 2026.
Important: CVs and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Informal Enquiries
Ms. Helen Naughton, Assistant Director of Nursing, Medicine Directorate, University Hospital Limerick.
Email: helen.naughton1@hse.ie
Phone: 087-9376301
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