NAAS-- - Clinical Nurse Manager, CIT

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - CIT/ OPAT/ VAS

Naas General Hospital.

There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in Naas General Hospital.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for CNM2 CIT/ OPAT/ VAS from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries

Claire Fitzgerald

Assistant Director of Nursing

Naas General Hospital

Email: claire.fitzgerald2@hse.ie

Phone: 087 1752390

Lynn Farrell

Assistant Director of Nursing

Email: lynn.farrell@hse.ie

Phone: 045 843027

DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:

Name: Rachel Smith

Position: HR Recruitment Officer, HSE Dublin and Midlands

Email: Rachel.smitp@hse.ie

Tel: 087 1881997

Purpose of the Post

The post of CNM 2 has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership.

The CNM2 CIT/ OPAT/ VAC will lead and coordinate the service as part of the multidisciplinary team. The post-holder will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals, ensuring safe, evidence-based care in line with national guidelines. They will coordinate patient care across inpatient and outpatient pathways, contribute to policy and guideline development, promote antimicrobial stewardship, and participate in audit, data collection and service evaluation to enhance quality of care.

The CNM2 will provide clinical and managerial leadership for a combined Community intervention Coordinator (CIT), Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) and Vascular Access Service (VAS) by insertion of peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC). The purpose of the role is to support safe, patient-centred care at home, enabling early discharge, and ensuring continuity of treatment in the community.

The postholder will coordinate multidisciplinary and ensure governance, quality, and safety across both CIT, OPAT and VAS pathways. By integrating these services, the CNM2 will strengthen patient flow, optimise use of hospital beds, and deliver innovative models of care aligned with national healthcare priorities.

This approach supports early discharge, prevents unnecessary admissions, and ensures continuity of acute care, while also improving patient experience and optimising hospital capacity. The model relies on strong clinical governance, effective digital systems, and coordinated teamwork across hospital, community, and primary care services.

This role will develop in line with service needs as defined by the Director of Nursing and ongoing service developments within the Hospital group.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses kept by An Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais na hEireann (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered.

And

Have a minimum of five years’ post-registration experience, at least three of which must be in an acute care setting

And

Have completed, be currently undertaking, or demonstrate a willingness to undertake a Postgraduate Diploma (or higher qualification). The applicant must also demonstrate relevant and ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

And

Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.