Clinical Nurse Specialist

Description

Saint John of God Community Mental Health Services - Cluain Mhuire Services Cluain Mhuire is a national center of innovation in public mental health service provision delivering a community-based adult mental health service for the South East Coast of Co. Dublin to a catchment area of some 182,000 people approximately. In addition to general adult mental health services, Cluain Mhuire provides early intervention in psychosis, ADHD, gender and general hospital mental health services. The Dublin and East Treatment and Early Care Team (DETECT) is an Irish Early Intervention for Psychosis Service (www.detect.ie). The multidisciplinary team provides specialist interventions for all those who are diagnosed with a psychotic illness. Additionally, there is a programme of service evaluation and research underway. Clinical Nurse Specialist Full-Time, Permanent The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work as part of the MDT in DETECT to carefully assess people with a variety of mental health difficulties who may be experiencing psychosis for the first time. They also provide therapeutic groups and interventions. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above post. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: Are registered on the current psychiatric nursing division with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. AND Have a minimum of 1 years’ post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full-time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made. AND Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full-time experience in specialist area of care. AND Have successfully completed a post registration program of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area of care (psychosis). AND Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area or will be supported to obtain the required CPD. AND Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice. Remuneration Salary Grade 2625 CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST (MENTAL HEALTH) on the Consolidated HSE Pay Scale i.e.€62,699 – €79,227 per annum pro rata Initial location The initial location of this role is Blackrock. However, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG CS’s other places of business or/and the premises of such associated s companies or organisations as SJOG CS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable. Application Process: The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These may include the following: • Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application. • An online video interview. • Competitive competency-based interview. • Presentation If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods. These must be provided with your application. Why work for us? St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following: • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) • Annual Increments • Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development • Support from the organisations Research Support Service and opportunities to apply for funding • Professional supervision appropriate to the role and discipline • Paid sick leave • Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave • Opportunities for career progression • Public Pension Scheme • Group Health Insurance Scheme through VHI • Group HSF Scheme • Cycle to Work Scheme A panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future, permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months. Closing Date: Monday 19th of October 2026 Informal inquiries to Katrina McDonald, Assistant Director of Nursing by telephone on or my emailing Job description available on request. Reference: CMS-OCT-2026-03 St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers. By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God Community Services consent to have your personal data stored which will be retained for the purpose of this competition only.