DrJarlath Varley

Jarlath Varley is a Registered General Nurse and practising Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) with specialist expertise in emergency care. He currently serves as a Lecturer and Programme Director for Advanced Practice Nursing programmes at the RCSI School of Nursing & Midwifery. He is also Programme Lead, for all post graduate nursing registration programmes delivered at RCSI.  

In this role, he provides academic leadership and strategic direction in the preparation and development of nurse prescribers and advanced practice nurses in Ireland. His work has significantly influenced policy development, role evaluation, and the design and implementation of educational curricula for ANPs.

A key focus of Dr. Varley’s professional activities is the alignment of advanced nursing practice with national health strategies. He is committed to operationalising nursing roles in a way that supports the delivery of high-quality, person-centred, cost-effective, and safe healthcare. Through his clinical practice, academic work, and policy contributions, Dr. Varley continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the scope and impact of nursing in Ireland’s evolving healthcare system.