Lead Cardiology Day Ward Nurse Manager

recruitNet; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Defined contribution pension scheme

Bike to Work & Tax saver travel

Employee Assistance &Occupational HeaI

Discounted staff meals

On-site/nearby staff parking

Training and career progression

Graduate Nurse Programme

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd invites applications for a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 in Cork, Ireland. The role leads the Cardiology Day Ward, providing clinical leadership and coordinating admissions, procedures and discharge to ensure safe, patient-centred care.

We seek an NMBI-registered nurse with a background in interventional cardiology and at least 3 years in a management role. Excellence in leadership, teamwork and clinical governance is essential for service development.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• An advanced course or qualification in Interventional Cardiology is desirable.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a people management or clinical management role.
• A recognised management qualification is desirable.
• Proven leadership and change management skills with the ability to lead and support service development.
• Excellent knowledge of contemporary nursing practice, clinical standards and professional skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities, with excellent organizational skills.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Cardiology Day Ward, ensuring safe, efficient and patient-centred care.
• Provide clinical leadership and professional support to nursing staff, promoting high standards of practice and patient safety.
• Coordinate patient admissions, assessments, preparation, procedures and discharge within the cardiology day-care pathway.
• Ensure patients are appropriately assessed and prepared before cardiac procedures, investigations or treatments.
• Coordinate patient flow and liaise with cardiologists, Cath Lab, diagnostics, anaesthetics and other teams to support timely care.
• Monitor post-procedure patients and readiness for safe discharge.
• Inform patients and families about procedures, medications, follow-up care and lifestyle management.
• Manage staffing levels, rosters and daily workload; recruit and develop nursing staff.
• Promote compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention and quality/safety procedures.
• Monitor and maintain documentation, medication management, clinical governance and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Clinical governance

Staff development

Decision making

Organisation

Communication

BLS/ACLS certified

Education

NMBI registration

Management qualification

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd invites applications for a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 in Cork, Ireland. The role leads the Cardiology Day Ward, providing clinical leadership and coordinating admissions, procedures and discharge to ensure safe, patient-centred care.

We seek an NMBI-registered nurse with a background in interventional cardiology and at least 3 years in a management role. Excellence in leadership, teamwork and clinical governance is essential for service development.