Clinical Nurse Manager – Infection Prevention & Control
Offer advice on infection prevention and control matters to every hospital department.
Assist in the selection, application, and assessment of infection prevention and control strategies.
Detect and address infection prevention and control issues by communicating efficiently with all hospital departments.
Improve patient care by creating services centered on infection control and prevention to maximize care continuity and quality.
Create and carry out policies and procedures for infection prevention and control in compliance with national and international standards, directives, and laws.
Follow HIQA and HPSC guidelines among national and worldwide infection prevention and control requirements.
Lead infection control audits and support hospital accreditation procedures to uphold the highest safety standards.
Conduct routine environmental tours to evaluate facility cleanliness and adherence to infection control regulations.
Develop and carry out quality improvement and infection prevention programs in conjunction with hospital administration.
Serve as a liaison between the healthcare facility and external agencies such as public health departments and regulatory bodies regarding infection prevention and control matters.
Offer knowledgeable guidance on infection prevention and control during hospital renovations and new developments.
Collaborate with all managers to ensure a clean, safe, and high‑quality care environment and promote a safe working environment for all staff in relation to infection prevention.
A registered nurse (RN) who holds a valid Irish licence.
Accredited education or training in infection control and prevention (or pursuing completion).
At least three to five years of clinical expertise in infection prevention and control, including knowledge in creating policies, carrying out audits, and spearheading staff education programs.
Extensive understanding of microbiology, epidemiology, and infectious illnesses.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities.
Meticulous and with a high aptitude for analysis and problem‑solving.
The capacity to operate both independently and productively in a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of electronic medical record systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Competitive salary.
Full‑time, Monday‑Friday role with occasional flexibility required for urgent infection prevention matters.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Employee assistance programme.
Opportunities for career progression.
Free on‑site parking.
Clinical Nurse Manager 3 – Theatre Manager
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 peri‑operative care.
Oversee compliance with clinical, safety, and accreditation standards through audits, walk‑abouts, 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.
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 Peri‑operative 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.
Full‑time, permanent employment contract.
Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
Supportive, collaborative working environment.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Opportunities for career progression.
Free on‑site parking.
Bike‑to‑work scheme.
Sick pay.
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Infection Prevention & Control
Act as an expert clinical resource for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), providing leadership, guidance, and role‑modeling best practice across the hospital.
Advise on the management of patients with communicable diseases, including isolation requirements, transmission‑based precautions, and safe patient transfers.
Support staff in the implementation of IPC policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and SOPs, ensuring effective communication and referral pathways.
Lead and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of IPC standards in line with national healthcare and infection control regulations.
Identify IPC risks, implement mitigation strategies, and contribute to outbreak investigation, surveillance programmes, and IPC breach management.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Occupational Health and Health & Safety to maintain high standards of hygiene, staff safety, and environmental IPC controls.
Advocate for patients, families, and staff by promoting safe, high‑quality IPC practices and a culture of patient safety.
Develop and deliver IPC education and training programmes, using audit and surveillance findings to support staff competence and continuous improvement.
Participate in IPC audit, research, and surveillance activities, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination of evidence‑based practice.
Maintain professional accountability through compliance with governance frameworks, confidentiality requirements, NMBI standards, ongoing CPD, and service development initiatives.
Registered on the General Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
A minimum of five years’ post‑registration clinical nursing experience.
Post‑registration Level 9 (NQAI Major Award) qualification in Infection Prevention and Control, or a willingness to enter into a contractual agreement to complete the qualification within three years.
Demonstrated clinical, managerial, and administrative competence relevant to the role.
Evidence of ongoing commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
Competitive salary package.
Attractive sign‑on bonus.
Full‑time, permanent contract.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Clear opportunities for career progression.
Free on‑site parking.
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