Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care

St. John’s Hospital, Limerick; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s Hospital invites applications for the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care. The post is permanent, full-time and pensionable, demanding high levels of nursing expertise in palliative care.

The successful candidate will contribute to patient-centred care, staff education, and service development, with opportunities to engage in Irish language training as required. Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026 at 12 Noon.

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following post:

Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care

Permanent ,Whole Time & Pensionable

We encourage you to find out more about the role and the team.

Further information and Informal enquiries to: Assistant Director of Nursing, St John's Hospital Email: [e-mail]

The candidate will: Demonstrate depth and breadth of nursing experience in the specialist area of palliative care, as relevant to this post.

Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021

Section 18C. (3)(b) of the Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021, provides that the National Plan for Irish Language Public Services shall include the objective: "that, by 31 December 2030, at least 20 per cent of persons recruited to public bodies shall be competent in the Irish language."

Staff may be requested to undertake Irish language training, as required, to support the provision of patient‑centred services and compliance with the organisation's Irish language commitments.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is:

Monday 19th October 2026 at 12 Noon

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in the Human Resources Department before the closing date.

Applicants may be shortlisted based on information supplied in their application.

St. John’s Hospital is an equal opportunities employer