Clinical Nurse Manager, Informatics

Job Specification and Terms and Conditions

OVERVIEW

· Campaign Reference – RQ1183

· Job Title & Grade – Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (CNM3) - Informatics

· Tenure – Permanent Full Time

· Panel – A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose contract vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.

· Hours of Work – 37.5 Hours – the allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with needs of service

· Department – Nursing General

· Location of Post - Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin

· Working Model - Fully Onsite

· Remuneration - *€72,146 (Point 1) to €81,478 (Point 6)

· Annual Leave - As per Health Service Executive (HSE)

· Closing Date – Wednesday 11th November 2026

· Proposed Interview Date – Week of 23rd November - At least 1 weeks’ notice will be provided. Shortlisted candidates are expected to make themselves available (face to face interviews only).

· Take Up Appointment - Successful applicant(s) must be available to take up the role within a reasonable timeframe

· Reporting Relationship – Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

OUR VALUES

Peamount Healthcare is committed to the following values:

Person centred – seeing each person as unique, giving them a voice and focusing on ability.

Respect – creating a supportive environment where everyone is given courteous and respectful care and support.

Excellence – enabling interdisciplinary teams to deliver high quality integrated care, meaningful outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement.

Team working – fostering an inclusive, healthy working environment where people are valued and recognised for their individual and shared achievements.

Quality improvement – supporting teams to embed continuous improvement methodology as part of everything we do.

Education & Research – partnering with academia to support education, learning, research and evidence-based care.

BENEFITS OF WORKING IN PEAMOUNT

· Pension

· Yearly Increment

· Bike to Work Scheme

· Free Parking

· Onsite Café

· Peamount Choir/Social Groups

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Educational Funding

· Subsidised Canteen

· Award Winning Tranquillity Room

· Staff/Family Fun Days

PURPOSE OF THE POST

The Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (Informatics) provides strategic nursing leadership for the planning, implementation, optimization, governance, and evaluation of digital health systems. The post holder will lead digital transformation initiatives that support safe, effective, person-centered care and enhance operational efficiency across the organization, including time and attendance rostering systems, EPR, etc

The CNM3 Informatics serves as the principal nursing advisor on digital health and clinical information systems, working closely with Nursing, Medical, Allied Health, ICT, Quality & Risk, Operations, and external partners to support the organisation's digital strategy.

The Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (Informatics) will provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing informatics, digital transformation, and nursing-led projects across the organisation. The post holder will lead the planning, implementation, optimisation, and evaluation of digital health initiatives that enhance patient care, staff experience, service quality, and organisational efficiency.

Working collaboratively with the Nursing Management Team, the CNM3 Informatics will support the implementation of the Nursing Services strategic direction, ensuring nursing services contribute significantly to the achievement of organisational objectives. The role requires active involvement in the operational management of the Nursing Administration Department and the leadership of projects that improve processes, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance patient and staff outcomes.

The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of change management and will lead the delivery of sustainable service improvement by developing and communicating clear change plans, engaging stakeholders, establishing effective systems and feedback mechanisms, supporting staff through change, and evaluating outcomes.

The post holder will act as the nursing lead for informatics and digital health, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, organisational policies, and national healthcare strategies. Responsibilities include assessing organisational needs, supporting the selection and implementation of appropriate digital solutions, promoting data-driven decision-making, and developing the digital capability of staff through education, training, and support.

This role will also contribute to the effective use of clinical data and technology to improve care delivery, quality, safety, and operational performance.

The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and may be amended in line with service requirements

Point on Salary Scale

· New appointees coming from the private sector will be placed on the minimum point of the scale (*exceptions may apply for the below grades, provided proof of recognised service is submitted by VOS)

• *Clinical and Therapy Grades and Staff Nurses*: Incremental credit may be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011) in the Civil Service, local authorities, public service, health service and other public service bodies and statutory agencies.

Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form.

We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we’d love to hear from you.

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