Staff Nurse, General - Stroke (Altra Foirne — Ginearálta)

Job Purpose

Rowan Ward has an eight-bedded Acute Stroke Unit (ASU), two of which are designated for Hyper acute stroke patients (HASU). The unit is supported by a dedicated stroke consultant and team, experienced stroke nurses, and a skilled multidisciplinary team (MDT), all working collaboratively to provide high-quality, evidence-based stroke care.

Staff nurses working in the Stroke Unit are encouraged and supported to pursue professional development through specialised training and postgraduate courses. These opportunities include the Stroke Rehabilitation module at University College Cork (UCC), Level -8 Certificate in Acute Stroke Adult Nursing, Cardiac Rhythm Analysis Training, ICU/CCU placements focusing on arterial line management, swallow assessment, and many other relevant clinical skills. Stroke nurses manage post thrombectomy and post thrombolysed caseloads, Labetalol infusions and patients on NIHSS and neuro observations. New staff joining the unit will have access to similar training opportunities, enabling them to enhance their clinical knowledge, develop specialised skills, and build confidence in stroke care.

The ward is managed and supported by a CNM2, CNM1, Stroke CNS, and Stroke ANP, who provide clinical guidance, leadership, and ongoing support to the nursing team.

The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care practiced in the relevant care setting. The staff nurse will provide holistic, person centred care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users.

There is currently 1 permanent, full-time vacancy available.

A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies for Staff Nurse Stroke positions of full or part time duration may be filled.

The Salary scale for the post is as at: - (01/06/2026)

€44,832 €46,217 €48,775 €50,141 €51,194 €52,364 €53,944 €55,522 €57,903 €60,194 LSI

We welcome enquires for the roles to:

Contact Ruby Jose; Assistant Director of Nursing , please

e-mail ruby.jose@hse.ie

Recruitment Queries:

For any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email hr.connolly@hse.ie

Essential Criteria

• Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

• Be registered, or be eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).

And

• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, (including a high standard of clinical and administrative capacity), for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

• Annual registration

• On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).

And

• Practitioners must confirm annual registration with the NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirements

1. Demonstrate your depth and breadth of knowledge and recent experience as a Staff Nurse in Acute Stroke / similar areas.2. Demonstrate depth and breadth of recent nursing experience (within the past 2 years) in acute hospital setting, as relevant to the role.

Other Requirements Relevant to the Role

 A flexible approach to working hours is required to fulfil the requirements of the role Candidates must have undertaken or agree to undertake courses relevant to develop skills in specialist area of Acute Stroke Care .

Relevant Documentation

CHB Staff Nurse Stroke Job Specification

CHB Additional Campaign Information Booklet

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