Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Mental Health
Job Information
Hospital
City Rathfarnham
State/Province Dublin
Dublin
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 ClinicalNurse Manager 1 - Mental Healthto a hospital in Dublin.
Job Type - Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: 78 hours per fortnight.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd November 2026.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing strategic and operational leadership in line with national legislation, regulatory requirements, and best-practice standards.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing services that promote excellence in patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes.
- Maintain the highest levels of compliance with all regulatory frameworks, including Health & Safety and Risk Management standards.
- Act as an effective and visible leader with the expertise to plan, implement, and sustain operational change within the nursing service.
- Work collaboratively with residents, families, carers, and staff to support person-centred goal setting and care planning.
- Actively participate in the multidisciplinary healthcare team, fostering cooperation and effective communication across all disciplines.
- Ensure all nursing practices, procedures, and policies align with the organisation’s service objectives and strategic plans
Requirements
- Registration as a Psychiatric Nurse with An Bord Altranais is essential.
- A minimum of three years of post-registration nursing experience, including at least one year in adult mental health services.
- Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays as required.
- Previous experience in a healthcare or hospital setting, including acute mental health care.
- Experience in palliative care is desirable.
- Demonstrated clinical, managerial, and administrative knowledge and competencies.
- Proven experience in staff management, budget oversight, and workforce planning.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Mental Health Commission requirements, leadership principles, and governance standards.
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary clinical teams, with a sound understanding of clinical governance principles and practices.
- Ability to lead, teach, supervise, and support students and registered nurses, and contribute to the training, education, and professional development of colleagues.
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and other statutory regulations relevant to healthcare organisations.
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development.
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Comprehensive training and development programmes
- Support for further education and professional qualifications