Clinical Nurse Manager

(HX26-021) Clinical Nurse Manager 1

• 1.0 WTE (37.5 hours)
• Indefinite duration contract
• H.S.E. funded
• Based in Harold’s Cross (Palliative Care IPU)

The post holder will work in a collaborative manner with the CNM2 and deputise in the absence of the CNM2. The primary role of the CNM1 will be one of clinical and professional leadership within the nursing team. The CNM1 will support the development of the nursing team, by means of role modelling best practice, supporting in-service training, facilitating the orientation of new staff and arranging for the clinical experience and mentoring for student/learner nurses where appropriate.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications:

• Registered on the Live Register in the General Division of the Register of Nurses as maintained by Nursing & Midwifery Board Ireland
• A recognised post registration certificate palliative care course

Experience:

• Two years post registration experience
• Minimum of one years’ experience in Specialist Palliative Care in the last 3 years.
• Evidence of consistent updating of clinical skills and knowledge
• Competent IT skills - Word, Excel, Power Point and e-mail

Desirable Requirements

Qualifications:

• Hold or working towards Post Graduate qualification in Palliative Care.

Experience:

• Experience of using an electronic patient record.

Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome. Please contact Steven McDermott | Head of Nursing (Palliative Care) | 01 406 8700 | smcdermott@olh.ie

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | hr@olh.ie

Latest date for receipt of applications is at 12pm (noon) on Monday 16th March 2026.

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.