Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Intensive Care Unit

recruitNet; Cork; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

recruitNet in Cork, Ireland is hiring a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 for the ICU in a full-time permanent role. The position focuses on clinical leadership, staffing coordination, and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for critically ill patients.

The ideal candidate will have CNM2 level experience, strong governance and QA orientation, and excellent communication within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient safety, service development, and adherence to HIQA standards.

Qualifications

• Registered in the General Division of NMBI.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration acute care nursing experience, with CNM2 level exposure.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
• Excellent knowledge of contemporary critical care nursing practice and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients.
• Manage and coordinate ICU nursing staff, including roster planning, supervision, performance management, and professional development.
• Oversee patient care management, ensuring appropriate staffing levels based on acuity and supporting complex clinical decision-making.
• Lead quality improvement and risk management initiatives, ensuring HIQA standards compliance and hospital policies.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support effective communication, service development, and optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

CNM2 level

ICU leadership

Staff management

Clinical governance

HIQA standards knowledge

Education

NMBI General Division registration

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Intensive Care Unit

Full time | recruitNet | Ireland

Posted On 16/09/2026

Job Information

Hospital

City Cork

State/Province Cork

Cork

Job Description

We are hiring a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Intensive Care in our Hospital in Cork, Ireland.

(Full time, Permanent)

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients.

Manage and coordinate ICU nursing staff, including roster planning, supervision, performance management, and professional development.

Oversee patient care management, ensuring appropriate staffing levels based on acuity and supporting complex clinical decision-making.

Lead quality improvement and risk management initiatives, ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and hospital policies.

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support effective communication, service development, and optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Registered in the General Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

Minimum 5 years post-registration acute care nursing experience, with significant clinical experience at CNM2 level or equivalent.

Demonstrable commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and clinical governance.

Excellent knowledge of contemporary critical care nursing practice and standards.

Strong leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills.

Proven ability in change management and service development.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge of nurse education, staff development, and workforce planning.

Clear vision for the ongoing development and enhancement of ICU services.