Lead Oncology Day Unit Nurse Manager II – Limerick

Excel Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Death in service x3

Critical illness cover

Relocation package

Maternity/paternity leave

27 days annual leave

Access to radiation therapy technology

Job summary

Excel Recruitment partners with a new state-of-the-art Oncology Centre in Limerick to recruit an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager II Medical Oncology. This senior role leads the Oncology Day Unit, driving service delivery, staff development, quality and safety improvements, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will oversee planning, staffing, and performance, with a focus on evidence-based practice and patient-centred care within a progressive cancer service.

Qualifications

• NMBI registration (General Division) or eligibility
• Management course completed
• Minimum 4 years oncology experience, including 2 years in a management role
• 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)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification, or willingness to undertake same
• 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
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 III regarding unit needs, incidents, and service priorities
• Drive continuous improvement, KPI delivery, and support Lean initiatives across the service
• 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

Skills

NMBI registration

Management course

Oncology experience

ALS qualification

Chemotherapy administration

CVAD care

IV cannulation

Venepuncture

Microsoft Office

HR awareness

Evidence-based practice

Planning and time management

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Excel Recruitment partners with a new state-of-the-art Oncology Centre in Limerick to recruit an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager II Medical Oncology. This senior role leads the Oncology Day Unit, driving service delivery, staff development, quality and safety improvements, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will oversee planning, staffing, and performance, with a focus on evidence-based practice and patient-centred care within a progressive cancer service.