Clinical Nurse Manager 3 - Theatre Manager

Zohorecruit; Leinster; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CPD opportunities

Supportive, collaborative environment

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks a Clinical Nurse Manager 3 – Theatre Manager for our hospital in Westmeath, Ireland. You will lead the Theatre Department, ensuring safe, high-quality perioperative care while driving efficiency and workforce planning.

The role requires a senior nurse with CNM3-level experience, postgraduate perioperative qualification, and strong governance, leadership and mentoring abilities. A competitive package and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMBI) or equivalent qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing.
• Minimum five years’ post-registration experience in an acute hospital, including at least two years in CNM3-level management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Theatre Department operations to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality perioperative care.
• Provide professional and operational leadership to nursing and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, safety, and accreditation standards through audits and quality monitoring.
• Drive scheduling, resource utilisation, and performance improvements while maintaining patient safety.
• Lead recruitment, induction, workforce planning and performance management.
• Promote learning, mentorship, and postgraduate study support; lead quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Perioperative nursing

Change management

Staff development

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager 3 - Theatre Manager

Job Information

Hospital

City Westmeath

State/Province Westmeath

westmeath

Job Description

We are urgently seeking aClinical Nurse Manager 3 – Theatre Managerfor our hospital in Westmeath, Ireland.

Responsibilities

Manage the Theatre Department, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of nursing and clinical services with the patient at the centre of all activities.

Provide professional and operational leadership to nursing and support staff, fostering accountability, teamwork, and excellence in perioperative care.

Oversee compliance with clinical, safety, and accreditation standards through audits, walkabouts, and quality monitoring, ensuring continuous improvement.

Evaluate and enhance nursing care systems, implementing evidence-based practices to optimise service delivery and patient outcomes.

Drive operational efficiency in theatre scheduling, resource utilisation, and performance while maintaining quality and patient safety standards.

Manage recruitment, induction, workforce planning, and performance management, ensuring appropriate skill mix and effective rostering.

Promote learning and professional development through structured education, mentorship, competency assessments, and support for postgraduate study.

Lead quality improvement and risk management initiatives, including audits, KPI development, incident reviews, and implementation of corrective actions.

Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families, maintaining transparency and high service standards.

Liaise regularly with the Director of Nursing, participate in hospital committees, and contribute to strategic planning, financial management, and accreditation compliance.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (NMBI) or hold an equivalent recognised qualification.
  
• Minimum of five years’ recent post-registration experience in an acute hospital, including at least two years in a management role at CNM3 level or equivalent.
  
• Hold a postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing or a related field.
  
• Demonstrate proven leadership, operational management, and decision-making skills.
  
• Show experience in quality improvement, clinical governance, and service development.
  
• Exhibit excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational abilities.
  

Competitive salary and sign-on bonus

Continuous professional development and training opportunities

Supportive, collaborative working environment