Prison Nurse - Dublin
JO-2512-560581
Posted: 19/12/2025
- €44,976 - 58,567
- Republic of Ireland, Dublin City Centre
- Full Time
- Healthcare/Medical
Irish Prison Service - Permanent Full-Time Prison Nursing Jobs - Dublin Prisons
In partnership with the Irish Prison Service, Cpl Healthcare are currently recruiting experienced Psychiatric Nurses and/or General Nurses for permanent full-time positions within the Irish Prison Service.
Prison Locations:
We are currently seeking experienced nurses for permanent posts in Dublin based prisons.
Desired Experience:
We are interested in speaking to dynamic nurses with experience in the following areas:
- Emergency
- Trauma
- Mental Health
- Addictions
- Acute Medicine
- Acute Surgery
Core Competencies & Skills
- Health Needs Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response – CPR & First Aid
- Wound Management
- Drug Treatment
- Primary Care
- Mental Health Experience
Job Requirements:
- Live NMBI Registration (RGN/RPN)
- Right to work in Ireland (No sponsorship is available)
- Proficient in English
- To be caring and compassionate
- Excellent communication skills
- To be flexible in approach
- Ability to work independently and without direct supervision
- Patient advocacy skills
- IT skills
Job Offer
- Permanent full-time contract
- Prison Nurse salary scale: €44,976 – €47,777 – €49,934 – €52,028 – €54,178 – €56,350 NMAX – €58,567 LSI 1
- Set rosters (3 shifts one week, 4 shifts the next) with a mix of days and nights
- 22-24 days annual leave, depending on years in service
Application closing date Sunday 11th of January at midnight, with interviews taking place in early 2026.
To apply, or for further information, please contact Zoe Lawlor in Cpl Healthcare:
T: +353 1 947 6238