Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Surgical Ward

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Surgical Ward

Full time recruitNet Ireland

We are hiring a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Surgical Ward in our Hospital in Cork, Ireland. (Full time, Permanent)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership and day-to-day management of the inpatient surgical ward.
• Coordinate and manage ward activity, staffing, and resources to ensure safe and efficient patient care delivery.
• Act as a role model by promoting a culture of professionalism, accountability, and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Ensure high standards of patient safety, quality of care, and compliance with hospital policies and clinical guidelines.
• Provide clinical expertise, guidance, and support to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee patient care planning, assessment, and evaluation to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Support and implement quality improvement initiatives and service development within the ward.
• Manage staff performance, development, rostering, and daily operational requirements.
• Lead and support change management initiatives within the clinical area.
• Ensure effective communication across all members of the healthcare team.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement of ward services.

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse with active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate acute care nursing experience is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in Orthopaedic procedures and inpatient surgical care.
• Proven experience managing a busy surgical ward.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a nursing people management/leadership role.
• Management qualification is preferable.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and change management skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and clinical governance.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and service development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and lead by example.