Job Description RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates, providing staffing solutions to hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care facilities across Ireland and abroad.
We are currently hiring a CNM 2 - Ortho and Surgical for a reputed hospital in Cork, Ireland.
Our focus is on delivering exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, compassion, and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do Responsibilities Provide overall clinical and managerial leadership for the Orthopaedic Surgical unit, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Lead and manage nursing and support staff, including workforce planning, rostering, performance management, and staff development.
Ensure compliance with professional standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee clinical governance, risk management, infection prevention, and patient safety initiatives.
Collaborate closely with consultants, surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care delivery.
Manage operational aspects of the unit, including bed management, patient flow, and discharge planning.
Monitor and control budgets, resources, equipment, and supplies within the unit.
Lead quality improvement, audit, and service development initiatives.
Support education, training, and mentoring of CNM 1s, staff nurses, and student nurses.
Participate in strategic planning and contribute to hospital-wide nursing and service objectives.
Requirements Registered Nurse with current registration with the relevant Nursing Board (e.g., NMBI or equivalent).
Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience, with substantial experience in an acute Orthopaedic and/or Surgical setting.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience (e.g., CNM 2, Senior Staff Nurse, or acting CNM role).
All applicants must have experience working in an acute hospital setting.
Nurses must have experience in Orthopaedic and/or Surgical clinical areas to be suitable for these wards.
Availability to work days, nights, and weekends as required.
Demonstrated leadership, people management, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
Proven experience in clinical governance, quality improvement, and risk management.
Evidence of ongoing professional development; a postgraduate qualification in nursing leadership/management is desirable.
Benefits · Education Assistance programmes · Competitive salary comparable to HSE rates · Relocation expenses · Weekend work allowance · Excellent Contribution Pension Scheme · Flexible working patterns available · Cycle to work scheme · Employee Assistance Programme in conjunction with VHI Requirements Registered Nurse with current registration with the relevant Nursing Board (e.g., NMBI or equivalent).
Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience, with substantial experience in an acute Orthopaedic and/or Surgical setting.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience (e.g., CNM 2, Senior Staff Nurse, or acting CNM role).
All applicants must have experience working in an acute hospital setting.
Nurses must have experience in Orthopaedic and/or Surgical clinical areas to be suitable for these wards.
Availability to work days, nights, and weekends as required.
Demonstrated leadership, people management, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
Proven experience in clinical governance, quality improvement, and risk management.
Evidence of ongoing professional development; a postgraduate qualification in nursing leadership/management is desirable.