HSE recruitment embargo impacts services, leaving 700 vacancies unfilled, according to the Psychiatric Nurses Association.

The HSE's recruitment embargo is "seriously impacting" services, according to the general secretary of the Psychiatric Nurses Association. Peter Hughes has highlighted over 700 vacancies, with reliance on overtime and agency staff unable to meet increased demand. Despite the HSE hiring graduate nurses, clinical posts, such as specialist clinical nurse managers, remain unfilled.

April 18, 2024
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