Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2)

Horizons Cork; Cork; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Horizons Cork is recruiting Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) for our Person Centred Residential and Community-Based Services in Cork. The role involves leading dedicated teams to deliver meaningful, rights-based supports in line with HIQA standards.

The CNM2 will assume responsibilities of a Person in Charge and contribute to governance, staffing, and service planning in a dynamic care environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised nursing qualification; RNID preferred.
• Registration with NMBI is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in health and social care.
• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory or management experience in health or social care setting.
• Right to work in Ireland with up-to-date employment permissions.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the service in line with the Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations.
• Ensure delivery of safe, respectful, person-centred and rights-based supports to adults in the service.
• Support and manage governance, staffing, scheduling, risk management and service planning.
• Foster a positive team culture, supporting professional development and reflective practice.
• Maintain high standards of record keeping, safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure holistic care and supports.

Skills

NMBI Registration

Leadership/Management

Nursing qualification

Inclusion and rights-based care

Team leadership

Education

Nursing qualification

Health or social care management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager 2

Person Centred Residential Services & Supports

Full Time

We are currently recruiting Clinical Nurse Managers 2 (CNM2) for our Person Centred Residential and Community-Based Services and supports.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to lead dedicated teams in delivering meaningful experiences that align with HIQA standards and our organisational values.

The successful candidates will be required to assume the responsibilities of a Person in Charge in accordance with HIQA regulations.

Position & Grade

Clinical Nurse Manager 2

Location

Cork City & County

Employment type and Hours

Full Time Permanent

• 37.5 hours per week for Clinical Nurse Manager 2

Salary: HSE Consolidated payscales Scales apply.

Clinical Nurse Manager 2: The 11-point salary scale for the post as of 01/06/2026: €62,699, €63,737, €64,615, €66,048, €67,633, €69,189, €70,745, €72,497, €74,123, €76,921, €79,227 LSI

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the service in accordance with the Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, respectful, person centred and rights-based supports to adults in our service.
• Support and manage governance, staffing, scheduling, risk management and service planning.
• Foster a positive team culture, supporting professional development and reflective practice.
• Maintain high standards of record keeping, safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams, other managers / coordinators and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to care and supports.

Essential Criteria

• Recognised qualification in Nursing (RNID preferred), or equivalent.
• Registration with NMBI (for nurses).
• Minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in health and social care sector.
• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory or management experience in health or social care setting.
• Candidates must hold an appropriate qualification in health or social care management at an appropriate level in line with HIQA regulations.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland and hold up to date, valid employment permissions.
• Thorough understanding of HIQA regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and decision-making skills.
• A strong commitment to inclusion, advocacy, person centred planning and rights-based approach.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A full clean manual driver’s license is essential for the role.

Desirable

• Experience of working in residential disability services.
• Experience in managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support frameworks.

We Offer:

• Supportive leadership structures and a collaborative management team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and generous leave entitlements.
• A service culture that values innovation, respect and continuous improvement.

Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie