Clinical Nurse Manager: Lead Caring Teams in Wicklow

recruitNet; Bray; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Modern, well-equipped facilities

Competitive salary

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) to lead and support a nursing home team in Wicklow, Ireland. The CNM will work closely with the Director of Nursing to ensure high-quality resident care and smooth operation.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, staff supervision, and a solid understanding of HIQA standards. A post-registration qualification in Management or Nursing Older People is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Minimum 5 years’ nursing experience, preferably in a nursing home setting.
• Good knowledge and understanding of HIQA standards and regulations.
• Proven experience in clinical leadership, staff supervision and management.
• A post-registration qualification in Management or Nursing Older People is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing in the overall management and smooth operation of the nursing home.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to nurses and care staff, ensuring high standards of resident care.
• Monitor staff performance, competencies and compliance with clinical standards.
• Assist with resident assessments, care planning and clinical supervision, promoting person-centred care.
• Support compliance with HIQA standards, organisational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in governance meetings, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits, including care plans and medication management.
• Monitor the quality and safety of care through regular checks, reviews and appropriate follow-up actions.
• Support the induction, mentoring, supervision and ongoing training of nursing and care staff.
• Identify staff training needs and promote continuous professional development and clinical best practices.
• Monitor health and safety, infection control and risk management practices, ensuring incidents, clinical risks and environmental hazards are reported and addressed appropriately.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Governance & audits

Education

NMBI registration

Post-registration qualification in Management or Nursing Older People

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) to lead and support a nursing home team in Wicklow, Ireland. The CNM will work closely with the Director of Nursing to ensure high-quality resident care and smooth operation.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, staff supervision, and a solid understanding of HIQA standards. A post-registration qualification in Management or Nursing Older People is desirable.