Clinical Nurse Manager I

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Clinical Nurse Manager I

(Permanent, Full time)

Application Closing Date: 28th January 2026, 5:00PM

Applications are invited for the above post from suitably qualified persons.

Overview of the role

The Clinical Nurse Manager I has overall responsibility for the Patients and Staff on Lily Unit within the Spinal Cord System of Care Programme. The Post holder is responsible for the management, care and treatment of patients, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility.

The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM 1) will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training and orientation of new staff in collaboration with Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2).

The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess:

• Must be registered in the General Division of the NMBI.
• Minimum 5 years’ post registration experience.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience as CNM I in Spinal Rehabilitation is essential.
• Relevant post registration qualification is desirable/a willingness to complete same.
• Post Registration qualification in Rehabilitation; Spinal Injury; or Neurosurgical or Neuro-disability Nursing is advantageous.
• Management course desirable.
• Have proven clinical and professional ability, leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Display evidence of continuing professional development.
• Computer skills are essential.

This is a permanent full-time vacancy within the Nursing Department. Salary for this post is aligned with HSE Clinical Nurse Manager I PayScale.

Applicants for the above post should submit their Curriculum Vitae and letter of application via Rezoomo no later than 5pm Wednesday 28th January 2026.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for Shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.