Clinical Nurse Manager I

Excel Recruitment Healthcare; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Death in service

Critical illness cover

Relocation package

Maternity/paternity leave

Annual leave 27 days

Radiation therapy tech access

Job summary

Excel Recruitment Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager I for the Oncology Day Unit in Limerick. Lead service delivery, support staff development, and drive quality, safety and performance in a progressive cancer care environment.

The role requires NMBI registration, postgraduate Oncology Management qualification, and at least 3 years oncology experience. Strong IT, change management, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• NMBI registration (General Division) or eligibility.
• Postgraduate qualification in Oncology Management completed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily patient care operations of the Oncology Day Unit.
• Lead day-to-day planning, coordination, and resource management.
• Drive continuous improvement, KPI delivery, and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Communication

Change management

Education

NMBI General Division

Oncology Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager I Medical Oncology

Location: Limerick Department: Oncology Day Unit

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Scale: € per annum (based on a 37.5-hour week)

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager I to step into a high-impact leadership role within a progressive and innovative cancer service. 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.

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) or eligibility
• Postgraduate (or equivalent) qualification in Oncology 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

Personal Competencies

• 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
• Shows flexibility, adaptability, and openness to change
• Communicates clearly, sensitively, and effectively (written and verbal)
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence when delivering sensitive information
• Able to influence, lead, and assert appropriately within a multidisciplinary setting

Benefits

• 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

Skills

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