Clinical Nurse Manager I

Excel Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Death in service x3

Critical illness cover

Relocation package

Annual leave 27 days

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Excel Recruitment partners with a brand-new Oncology Centre in Limerick to recruit a Clinical Nurse Manager I for Medical Oncology. You will lead the Oncology Day Unit, supporting a skilled nursing team and delivering high-quality patient care.

You will oversee operations, governance, and service delivery while coordinating with CNM2. The role requires NMBI registration, oncology experience, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• NMBI registration (General Division) is essential.
• Management course completed for leadership role.
• ALS qualification or willingness to undertake is required.
• Competent in IV/oral chemotherapy and CVAD care.
• Strong IT skills with change-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit in the absence of CNM2.
• Analyses workloads and skill requirements to meet patient care needs.
• Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments.
• Delegates tasks per guidelines and departmental standards.
• Maintains clear communications with CNM1/2 regarding needs and incidents.
• Lead day-to-day planning, coordination, and resource management in Oncology Day Unit.
• Drive continuous improvement, KPI delivery, and Lean initiatives.
• Lead practice development and change-management initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Oncology nursing

Staff development

Communication

IT skills

Change management

Lean initiatives

Decision making

Time management

Education

NMBI registration (General Division)

Management course completed

ALS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager I Medical Oncology

Location: Limerick

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Scale: € 57,208 - 67,372 per annum (based on a 37.5-hour week)

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a brand-new state-of-the-art Oncology Centre in Limerick, to recruit an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager I Medical Oncology.

This is a rare opportunity to join a service at the forefront of cancer treatment in Ireland, where you will play a key leadership role in delivering exceptional patient care while supporting and developing a highly skilled nursing team.

This is a leadership role within the Oncology Day Unit, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to lead service delivery, support staff development, and drive quality, safety, and performance within a progressive cancer care environment.

As Clinical Nurse Manager 1, you will support the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 in the operational management of the Oncology Day Unit and ensure the highest standards of patient care, clinical governance, safety, and service delivery.

You will provide strong clinical leadership while maintaining a hands-on approach to patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit in the absence of the CNM2.
• Analyses workloads and skill requirements to meet patient care needs.
• Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments
• Delegates appropriate tasks to personnel, consistent with legal and professional guidelines and departmental standards.
• Maintains clear communications with the Clinical Nurse Manager regarding unit needs and/or incidents.
• Lead day to day planning, coordination, and resource management within the Oncology Day Unit
• Allocate workload and skill mix to meet patient care needs and maintain safe service delivery
• Assess staff competencies, delegate appropriately, and support best practice development
• Maintain clear communication with the CNM II regarding unit needs, incidents, and service priorities
• Drive continuous improvement, KPI delivery, and support Lean initiatives across the service
• Manage resources efficiently, liaising with the Operations Manager on service provision and requirements
• Lead practice development initiatives within the clinical area
• Lead and implement change management initiatives
• Maintain familiarity with all policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines relevant to the Oncology Day Unit
• Lead, facilitate, and participate in Lean projects across multidisciplinary teams

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NMBI registration (General Division)
• Management course completed
• Minimum 3 years oncology experience
• Competent in IV/oral chemotherapy, CVAD care, cannulation & venepuncture
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office), HR awareness, and change management experience
• ALS qualification (or willingness to undertake).
• Competent in IV and oral chemotherapy administration
• Competent in accessing, maintaining, and caring for CVAD devices
• Competent in IV cannulation and venepuncture
• Demonstrates professional knowledge, leadership, and clinical expertise
• Practices in accordance with nursing legislation and professional standards
• Applies evidence-based practice in clinical decision-making
• Demonstrates excellent planning, organisation, and time-management skills
• Effectively manages competing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrates strong resource management and value-for-money awareness
• Comprehensive pension plan, and company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
• Critical Illness cover, for all employees up to the age of 66.
• Relocation package
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellness.
• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Annual leave of 27 days.
• Access to cutting edge Radiation therapy technology/equipment

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone on 089 9455139.