Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2)/
Information Technology Co-Ordinator
Temporary 1 Year Contract, Full time Hours.
The CNM2/Information Technology Co-ordinator will report to the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Divisional Lead, and is accountable to the Director of Nursing (DON), Mercy University Hospital (MUH).
Responsibilities Include:
* Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership in all aspects of nursing care.
* Working with the ADON to support implementation of the TrendCare IT System (a patient acuity, workload management and workforce planning IT system).
* Practice in accordance with relevant legislation and with regard to The Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, 2025).
* Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards an evidence-based care planning approach.
* Ensure confidentiality in relation to patient/client records is maintained.
* Ensure relevant policies and procedures are readily available and all staff are informed of changes.
* Effectively manage time and workload to meet changing and developing needs.
* Support the implementation of QIP's (Quality Improvement Projects) and manage identified changes.
* Identify user issues and errors and liaise with IT systems support staff and TrendCare team to reach resolution.
* Support managers in understanding the data generated by their department.
* Monitor the data to identify changing trends and/or anomalies.
* Regularly monitor ward/department maintenance settings with ward/department managers to ensure optimisation of the user interface.
* Support Nurse Managers and staff in using the Safe Staffing and Skill Mix IT to develop efficient and effective nursing resource plans.
* Coordinate user training to all relevant staff during orientation.
* Plan and deliver focussed training sessions to address areas for improvement and to motivate and empower staff in the utilisation and understanding of the TrendCare System and MEG System (a Quality Management IT System).
* Maintain high user engagement for the Safe Staffing and Skill Mix IT System through consultation with users.
* Engage in effective and professional communication with all users, stakeholders and the IT systems staff.
* Provide up to date reports to the DON/ADON on implementation, results, QIP's, etc.
* Be an active member of the local implementation group or any local group as defined by DON.
Eligibility Criteria:
* Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI/Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais ns hEireann).
* Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 2 recent years must be in the acute area.
* Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
* Provide evidence of clinical and professional managerial ability, leadership, communication and organizational skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Good basic knowledge of IT systems and databases use for workflow, staffing and data analysis.
* Evidence of leading clinical practice initiatives.
* Evidence of promotion of multi-disciplinary teamwork.
Closing date for applications is 1pm on Thursday, 17th September 2025.
MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.
Mercy University Hospital (MUH):
MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.
We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.
We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance. From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team.
For fully registered NMBI recognised nurses, we offer a generous relocation package (if coming from abroad). We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.