Staff Nurse Graduates

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic offers a number of places for graduate nurses who wish to gain experience within a dynamic, technologically advanced and person-centred environment with supported transition from student to staff nurse.

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is a vibrant healthcare community where our staff feel happy and supported.

The Staff Nurse Graduate Programme is for one year and includes a bespoke mentoring programme that commences with a gradual introduction to the role of the staff nurse over three months. This provides an opportunity for graduates to hone their skills and competencies to join our world class nursing team.

Nurses who successfully complete the programme will be offered a permanent contract after one year. Located in vibrant Galway City, Blackrock Health Galway Clinic offers graduate nurses a very competitive salary, opportunities to pursue specialist Post Graduate Education, and career advancements.

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic have now developed specialist direct entry graduate programmes in:

Surgical

Operating Theatre

Medical including: Cardiology, Oncology, and Palliative Care nursing.

Entry Requirements:

B.Sc. General Nursing or currently in final year of study

Registered with NMBI or pending

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday, May 11th 2026 at 4.30pm