Clinical Nurse Manager 2

Leopardstown Park Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Leopardstown Park Hospital in Dublin is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Clinical Operations/House Cover) to lead the nursing services and oversee staffing, governance and regulatory compliance across units. The CNM2 will coordinate clinical operations, workforce rostering, risk management and quality improvement, partnering with ADON and DON to promote safe and effective resident care.

The role requires current NMBI registration, at least five years post-registration experience and two years

Qualifications

• Must be registered in the General Division of the NMBI or be eligible for registration.
• Minimum of five years post-registration nursing experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in Care of Older Persons or related specialty.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management and coordination of nursing services across Leopardstown Park Hospital.
• Provide organisation-wide staffing oversight, workforce deployment and governance.
• Support HIQA regulatory compliance and adherence to National Standards and hospital policies.
• Lead and supervise staff, promote quality improvement and audit processes.

Skills

Clinical operations management

Workforce planning and rostering

Risk management and governance

HIQA regulatory compliance

Quality improvement and audit

Staff leadership and supervision

Education

NMBI registered nurse or eligible

Five years post-registration nursing experience

Two years in Care of Older Persons or related specialty

Job description

The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Clinical Operations/House Cover) is responsible for the operational management and coordination of nursing services across Leopardstown Park Hospital.

The post holder will provide organisation-wide oversight of staffing, workforce deployment, clinical operations, governance and regulatory compliance, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of care across all units. The CNM2 will act as the designated House Cover Manager, supporting clinical teams, responding to operational and clinical issues, coordinating staffing resources, overseeing payroll-related processes, and supporting organisational compliance with HIQA regulations, National Standards, hospital policies, and professional requirements.

The post holder will work in partnership with the ADON, DON and Interdisciplinary teams to promote continuous quality improvement, effective risk management and positive outcomes for residents.

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualifications And/ Or Experience

Candidates must at the latest date of application:

• Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or be entitled to be so registered. and
• Have a minimum of five years post-registration nursing experience. and
• Have a minimum of two years' experience in Care of Older Persons or a related specialty.

and

Demonstrate experience in:

• Clinical operations management.
• Workforce planning and rostering.
• Risk management and governance.
• HIQA regulatory compliance.
• Quality improvement and audit.
• Staff leadership and supervision.

and

• Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to discharge the functions of the post.

Candidates must hold one of the following:

Irish/EU passport, UK Passport, Stamp 4 Visa. (Only accepted)* *

Annual registration

(i) Nurses must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).

AND

(ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character

For further details : please see job spec attached