Clinical Nurse Manager

recruitNet; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care. A Clinical Nurse Manager is being recruited for a leading nursing home in Kilkenny, Ireland.

This full-time, permanent role requires NMBI registration and at least 2 years of management experience in elderly care. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate clinical care, and ensure regulatory compliance while promoting resident

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Minimum 2 years' management or supervisory experience in elderly care setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage with residents, families and staff.
• Garda Vetting clearance or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the nursing home to maintain resident dignity and wellbeing.
• Coordinate clinical care, including medication management, care planning, and GP liaison.
• Lead, supervise, and develop nursing staff; manage rostering and training.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with HIQA, NMBI standards, and infection control.
• Assist Home Manager with audits, budgeting, and resource management.
• Ensure safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Education

NMBI Registration

Care of the Elderly qualification

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are hiring a Clinical Nurse Manager for a leading nursing home in C o Kilkenny , Ireland.

Job Type- Full-time/Permanent

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the nursing home while promoting a safe, caring, and resident-centred environment that supports residents' dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
  
• Assess, monitor, and coordinate residents' clinical care, including medication management, care planning, GP and multidisciplinary team liaison, infection prevention, and maintaining accurate nursing documentation in accordance with NMBI standards.
  
• Supervise, support, and develop nursing and care staff through leadership, training, performance management, rostering, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, healthcare professionals, management, and staff to ensure continuity of care and timely resolution of concerns.
  
• Assist the Home Manager in quality assurance activities, including audits, regulatory compliance, HIQA standards, risk management, and continuous service improvement.
  
• Support the management of staffing, payroll records, budgets, supplies, and resources to ensure efficient and cost-effective operation of the nursing home.
  
• Promote a positive reputation for the nursing home by maintaining high standards of presentation, supporting occupancy initiatives, and fostering strong relationships within the local community and healthcare services.
  
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, emergency procedures, fire safety protocols, infection control measures, and safe working practices throughout the facility.
  
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, confidentiality, ethical practice, and accountability while safeguarding residents' personal, financial, and healthcare interests.
  
• Participate in on-call responsibilities, mandatory training, professional development, and undertake any additional duties assigned by the Home Manager or senior management to support the effective delivery of resident care.
  

Requirements

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
  
• Minimum 2 years' management or supervisory experience, preferably within a nursing home or elderly care setting.
  
• Previous experience leading, supervising, and supporting multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with residents, families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
  
• Strong team player with effective leadership and decision-making abilities.
  
• A genuine commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care for older adults.
  
• Experience and/or relevant qualifications in Care of the Elderly is desirable.
  
• Successful completion of Garda Vetting (or eligibility to obtain Garda Vetting clearance).