Clinical Nurse Manager 3 - Theatre Manager

Clinical Nurse Manager 3 - Theatre Manager

Full time recruitNet Ireland

Posted On 30/06/2026

Job Information

Hospital

City Westmeath

State/Province Westmeath

westmeath

Job Description

We are urgently seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager 3 - Theatre Manager for our hospital in Westmeath, Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Theatre Department, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of nursing and clinical services with the patient at the centre of all activities.
• Provide professional and operational leadership to nursing and support staff, fostering accountability, teamwork, and excellence in perioperative care.
• Oversee compliance with clinical, safety, and accreditation standards through audits, walkabouts, and quality monitoring, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and enhance nursing care systems, implementing evidence-based practices to optimise service delivery and patient outcomes.
• Drive operational efficiency in theatre scheduling, resource utilisation, and performance while maintaining quality and patient safety standards.
• Manage recruitment, induction, workforce planning, and performance management, ensuring appropriate skill mix and effective rostering.
• Promote learning and professional development through structured education, mentorship, competency assessments, and support for postgraduate study.
• Lead quality improvement and risk management initiatives, including audits, KPI development, incident reviews, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families, maintaining transparency and high service standards.
• Liaise regularly with the Director of Nursing, participate in hospital committees, and contribute to strategic planning, financial management, and accreditation compliance.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (NMBI) or hold an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum of five years' recent post-registration experience in an acute hospital, including at least two years in a management role at CNM3 level or equivalent.
• Hold a postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing or a related field.
• Demonstrate proven leadership, operational management, and decision-making skills.
• Show experience in quality improvement, clinical governance, and service development.
• Exhibit excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational abilities.

Competitive salary and sign-on bonus

Continuous professional development and training opportunities

Supportive, collaborative working environment