Clinical Nurse Manager 3 – Project Manager in Infection Prevention and Control

recruitNet; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Nurse Manager 3 - Project Manager Infection Prevention and Control in Dublin, Ireland. This permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week and leads IPC projects, including hospital renovations, while coordinating IPC teams to ensure high standards of clinical practice.

Key requirements include NMBI General Division registration, Level 9+ qualification in IPC, minimum 3 years IPC hospital experience, and PRINCE2 certification with knowledge of HIQA, JCI, and HTM/HBN guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be registered in the General Division of the NMBI Register of Nurses.
• Level 9+ qualification in Infection Prevention and Control.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-registration experience in Infection Prevention and Control within a hospital setting.
• PRINCE2 qualification or be willing to undertake it immediately.
• Strong knowledge of HIQA, JCI, HSE and other relevant regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic management, service planning and implementation of IPC projects, including renovations and construction works.
• Lead, manage and coordinate IPC teams and resources to ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Provide professional and clinical leadership, guidance and support to IPC staff and project teams.
• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate IPC policies and service plans according to guidelines.
• Provide specialist IPC advice for construction, renovation and redevelopment projects, including risk assessments.
• Monitor governance, quality assurance and compliance with regulatory standards, leading audits and improvements.
• Identify, assess and manage clinical risks, outbreaks, and safety concerns with reporting and corrective actions.
• Coordinate staff education and development programs promoting evidence-based practice.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Project coordination

Infection prevention & control

Staff education

Education

NMBI General Division registration

Level 9+ qualification in Infection Prevention and Control

PRINCE2 qualification

Tools

PRINCE2

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager 3 - Project Manager in Infection Prevention and Control

Full time | recruitNet | Ireland

Posted On 31/10/2026

Job Information

Hospital

City Dublin

State/Province Dublin

Dublin

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Manager 3 - Project Manager Infection Prevention and Control to join our client's hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

Job Type- Permanent Working Hours- 37.5 hours per week, Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the strategic management, service planning and implementation of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) projects, including hospital renovations and construction works.

Lead, manage and coordinate IPC teams and resources effectively, ensuring high standards of service delivery and professional practice.

Provide professional and clinical leadership, guidance and support to IPC staff and project teams, promoting effective collaboration across hospital departments and healthcare teams.

Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate IPC policies, procedures and service plans in accordance with national and international guidelines and best practices.

Provide specialist infection prevention and control advice for construction, renovation and redevelopment projects, including risk assessments, material selection and site-specific infection control requirements.

Monitor clinical governance, quality assurance and compliance with HIQA, JCI, HSE and other relevant regulatory standards, leading audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Identify, assess and manage clinical risks, infection outbreaks, health and safety concerns and incidents, ensuring appropriate reporting, investigation and corrective actions.

Coordinate staff education, training and development programmes, promoting evidence-based practice, continuous professional development and awareness of infection prevention and control.

Maintain effective communication and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including hospital management, IPC teams, construction teams and facilities departments, providing regular reports on project progress and IPC performance.

Ensure accurate documentation, compliance with professional and legal requirements, effective use of information technology and adherence to confidentiality, ethical standards and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland's Scope of Practice.

Requirements

Must be registered in the General Division of the NMBI Register of Nurses.

Hold a recognised Level 9 or higher qualification in Infection Prevention and Control.

Minimum of 3 years' post-registration experience in Infection Prevention and Control within a hospital setting.

Experience in conducting infection control risk assessments for renovation, construction and other IPC-related projects.

Must hold a PRINCE2 qualification or be willing to undertake it immediately.

Good knowledge of relevant Health Building Notes (HBN) and Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) recommendations.

Strong knowledge of national and international Infection Prevention and Control standards and guidelines applicable to hospital settings.

Ability to identify and assess infection prevention and control requirements on active construction sites.