Permanent | Full-Time | 78 hours per fortnight

Make a Difference in Mental Health Care

We are seeking committed and experienced nursing professionals to join a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing person-centred care to adults with a range of mental health and neuropsychiatric needs. These roles offer an opportunity to contribute to high standards of clinical practice, service development and patient wellbeing within a supportive and inclusive working environment.

The Role

The Clinical Nurse Manager will support the effective delivery and ongoing development of nursing services, ensuring care is safe, compassionate, evidence-informed and aligned with relevant national standards, legislation and regulatory requirements. The post holder will work closely with patients/residents, families, carers and colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the strategic and operational coordination, development and management of nursing services.
• Promote high standards of clinical care, patient safety and a therapeutic, recovery-oriented environment.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, regulatory requirements, health and safety, and risk management policies.
• Contribute to service improvement and operational change initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with patients/residents, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues in care planning and goal setting.
• Support effective staff management, workforce planning and the appropriate use of resources.
• Contribute to the education, supervision, training and professional development of nursing staff and students.
• Ensure nursing practices, procedures and policies support organisational and service objectives.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligibility to register where applicable.
• Relevant post-registration nursing experience in mental health services.
• Experience in a healthcare or hospital setting, including acute mental health care.
• Strong clinical, organisational, managerial and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, relevant mental health regulations, health and safety, and risk management.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development.

Experience by Level

Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1): A minimum of three years’ post-registration nursing experience, including at least one year working in adult mental health services.

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2): A minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience, including at least two years’ experience working as a Clinical Nurse Manager 1.

Experience in staff management, budget management and workforce planning is expected. Clinical experience in palliative care is desirable. Flexibility to work nights, weekends and public holidays may be required, depending on service needs.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants who are compassionate, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality care. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound professional judgement, a collaborative approach and the ability to support colleagues while promoting safe, respectful and person-centred care.

To know more contact Sonal Tikariha