Clinical Nurse Manager II (CNM2) - Mercy Injury Unit

Mercy University Hospital Cork; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A voluntary hospital in Cork is seeking a dynamic Clinical Nurse Manager II to oversee operational management in the Mercy Injury Unit. The ideal candidate will have substantial theoretical knowledge, effective leadership skills, and experience in emergency nursing. Responsibilities include supervising care delivery and participating in quality improvement initiatives. A competitive compensation package with full-time hours is offered.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Enhanced salary scales

Excellent holidays

Pension scheme

Study leave and assistance

Qualifications

• Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives in Ireland.
• At least 5 years post registration experience, with 2 recent years in a related area.
• Recent acute experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the triaging, assessing, planning and delivery of care within the department.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams as required.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical Nurse Manager

Minor Injuries

Nursing

Emergency Dept Nurse

Education

H.Dip Emergency Nursing

Job description

CNM2 – Clinical Nurse Manager II

Based in Mercy Injury Unit – Gurranabraher, Cork

Permanent Contract, Full Time Hours.

Overview

Mercy Injury Unit Centre sees up to 19,000 patients per year. Based on National figures, it is one of the most successful units of its kind in the country. In the past 10 years the unit has built a reputation for both excellent and efficiently delivered healthcare. The unit is made up of Medical, Nursing Staff, Health and Social Care Professionals, Healthcare attendants, Clerical and Support staff.

Mercy University Hospital (MUH) are looking to recruit a dynamic CNM2 to be responsible for the operational management and coordination of services. Modelling quality care and practice while supporting the development of new systems and processes in care.

The CNM2 Mercy Injury Unit

• Will demonstrate substantial theoretical knowledge, effective leadership skills and be responsible for the clinical and learning environment of the unit.
• Professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing or designated office.
• Will report to the Assistant Director of Nursing and Clinical Nurse Manager III Emergency Department (ED) Services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the triaging, assessing, planning and delivery of care within the department.
• Develop good relations and liaise with members of multidisciplinary teams as required.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and work with the multi-disciplinary team to improve processes/practices.
• Participate in relevant committees to represent the nursing department as part of developing effective interdisciplinary relationships and ensuring nursing contribution to strategic developments in the hospital.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 2 recent years must be in the related area.
• H.Dip Emergency Nursing (desirable) or willing to undertake same.
• Recent acute experience required.
• Provide evidence of clinical and professional managerial ability, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Provide evidence of ongoing professional development.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 5 November 2025.

Potential interviews to be held the week commencing 17 November 2025.

MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.

About Mercy University Hospital

MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.

We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.

We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.

From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team. For fully registered NMBI recognised nurses, we offer a generous relocation package (if coming from abroad). We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.

Skills

Clinical Nurse Manager, Minor Injuries, Nursing, Emergency Dept Nurse