Patient Flow Co-ordinator - CNMIII

Bon Secours Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Hospital Cork is inviting applications for the Clinical Nurse Manager III (CNM3) – Circulating, full-time and permanent. The CNM3 will lead nursing teams, ensure patient care standards, and drive service improvement while managing bed capacity and staffing within a learning environment.

The role requires NMBI registration, 5+ years in acute general nursing, and at least 2 years in management, with a track record in nursing management and teaching. Days to nights rotation included.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with live NMBI register.
• Minimum 5 years post registration experience in an acute general setting.
• Minimum 2 years management experience at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain the highest standards in patient care.
• Contribute to effective use of hospital resources.
• Maximise staff development in a learning environment.
• Provide support, motivation and guidance to all employees within your remit.
• Rotation from days to nights/shift work.

Skills

NMBI registered

Nursing management

Leadership

Staff development

Bed capacity management

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Management course

Tools

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Job description

CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER III (CNM3) -CIRCULATING Full Time Permanent Bon Secours Hospital Cork

Bon Secours Hospital Cork is part of the Bon Secours Health System which is the largest independent hospital group in Ireland with over 2,500 staff including 350 leading consultants. We treat more than 200,000 patients annually.

We are now inviting applications for the above posts from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

The successful applicant will be required to enhance and maintain the highest standards in patient care at all times. You will be required to contribute to the effective use of all hospital resources at your disposal and you will be required to maximise staff development in a learning environment. This will include support, motivation and guidance for all employees within your remit.

Candidate Requirements

• Registered in the General Division of the live register of nurses kept by the NMBI A minimum of 5 years post registration experience in an acute general.
• A minimum of 2 years management experience is essential.
• A proven track record in Nursing Management at a senior level.
• Preceptorship/teaching and assessing of students is also essential Completed a management course and/ other relevant post registration courses.
• Experience in the implementation of service improvement and development.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to problem solve and use their initiative.
• The ability to negotiate and resolve difficult clinical, operational and interpersonal situations.
• Experience the management of effective utilisation of bed capacity and staff management.
• Possess extensive knowledge/experience of the principles and practices of Nurse Management.
• Demonstrate specific knowledge of Quality Framework Health Services in Ireland and to have experience in Accreditation processes.

Role involves rotation from days to nights/shift work.

Closing Date for Applications is Friday 30th of October 2026.

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer.

Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require any assistance, please contact [e-mail]

Bon Secours Health System CLG is a not-for-profit organisation with its mission centred on providing compassionate, world class medical treatment to all those it serves. With more than 4,000 staff, 500 leading consultants, Bon Secours treats more than 400,000 patients annually in its five modern acute hospitals in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Tralee and Dublin as well as a Care Village in Cork. Bon Secours Health System is internationally accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospital (JCI), the leading organisation in the international accreditation of hospitals for quality and patient safety.