Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Theatre General Surgery

recruitNet; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is urgently seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 for the Theatre General Surgery in Cork, Ireland. This is a full-time, permanent position within a hospital setting and offers an opportunity to lead a busy surgical theatre team.

You will provide clinical and professional leadership, coordinate daily theatre operations, ensure compliance with HIQA and NMBI standards, and support staff development through appraisals and training.

Qualifications

• Registered with NMBI and committed to patient safety and quality care.
• Minimum of three years’ postgraduate acute care nursing experience, including theatre.
• Strong knowledge of general surgery and current nursing practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and professional leadership to theatre nursing staff.
• Coordinate daily theatre operations to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Support staff development through appraisals and ongoing training.
• Collaborate with consultants, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams; maintain records.

Education

RN degree with NMBI

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Theatre General Surgery

Permanent | recruitNet | Ireland

Posted On 23/10/2026

Job Information

Hospital

City Cork

State/Province Cork

Cork

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 urgently seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 –Theatre General Surgery for a hospital in Cork Ireland.

Full time,Permanent

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and professional leadership to nursing staff within the General Surgery Theatre.
• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day running of the theatre, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Act as a role model for best clinical practice and promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, HIQA standards, infection prevention and control guidelines, and NMBI standards.
• Allocate staff and resources effectively to meet service demands.
• Support, supervise, and appraise staff, addressing performance, training, and development needs.
• Collaborate with consultants, anaesthetists, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports related to clinical activity and staff management.

Requirements

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Demonstrate strong professional values and a commitment to patient safety and quality care.
• Minimum of three years’ postgraduate acute care nursing experience, including essential experience in a theatre setting.
• Strong knowledge of general surgery.
• Excellent knowledge of current nursing practices and clinical skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Preceptorship qualification and experience are desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.