Clinical Nurse Manager 2
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Director of Nursing and is accountable to the Assistant Director of Nursing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic and operational development, coordination, and management of nursing services in line with national standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based best practices.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred nursing care while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.
- Promote and maintain compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks, including Health & Safety, Risk Management, and quality assurance standards.
- Provide effective leadership in implementing and managing operational change initiatives within the nursing service.
- Work collaboratively with residents, families, carers, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary team to develop and review individualized care plans.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensure that all nursing practices, procedures, and policies align with the organization's strategic objectives and operational plans.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Registration as a Psychiatric Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligibility for registration.
- A minimum of five years' post-registration clinical experience, including at least two years' experience as a Clinical Nurse Manager 1.
- Proven experience in a healthcare or hospital environment, including acute mental health services.
- Experience in palliative care is desirable.
- Strong clinical, managerial, and administrative skills with the ability to lead nursing teams effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in staff management, budget oversight, and workforce planning.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Mental Health Commission standards, clinical governance, leadership, and healthcare governance frameworks.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary clinical teams and a thorough understanding of clinical governance principles.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, educate, and support nursing staff, including registered nurses and student nurses, while promoting professional development.
- Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and other statutory requirements relevant to healthcare settings.
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development through continuous learning and education.
