Overview
Job Specification
Post Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (CNM3)
Reports To: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Accountable To: Director of Nursing
Location: Dublin 16
Contract Type: Permanent Full-time
Hours of Work: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, covering core hours between 8am – 6pm.
Grade Code: Clinical Nurse Manager 3
Salary Scale: DOE
Purpose of the Post
The Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (CNM3) role will have overall responsibility for ensuring high standards of patient safety and quality care through expert oversight of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Medical Emergency Responses, and for leading, delivering and implementing a SafeWards model across the Hospital.
Working collaboratively with a number of key internal stakeholders, including our multidisciplinary teams, ADONs, Nurse Management, Quality, Risk & Compliance, Facilities Management, and People & Culture teams, this role will ensure delivery of evidence-based practice by supporting continuous staff development and fostering a culture of safety excellence across clinical settings.
Responsibilities
Infection Prevention & Control
* Provide leadership, mentorship and expert advice on all aspects of infection prevention and control.
* Develop, implement, audit and monitor hospital-wide IPC policies, programmes, procedures, and protocols in line with HSE and MHC standards, including data collection and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs).
* Advise on and support outbreak management, including root cause analysis and incident review, ensuring compliance with national IPC guidelines.
* Provide specialist IPC input into environmental design, cleaning, decontamination, and procurement of medical devices/equipment.
* Co-ordinate staff training and simulation drills to ensure staff knowledge, across all disciplines, is aligned to and compliant with IPC best practice.
* Contribute to relevant hospital committees and working groups as required.
* Undertake regular ward and service risk assessments to identify and address infection prevention and safe practice risks to ensure continued service improvement.
Medical Emergency Nursing Leadership
* Act as an onsite clinical leader during drills and actual emergency events.
* Collaborate with the GP team, emergency services, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective responses to all medical emergencies.
* Evaluate and review emergency response outcomes and recommend appropriate system or process improvements.
* Provide oversight of medication management pertaining to medical emergency stock and upkeep of medical equipment.
* Participate in root cause analyses and quality improvement initiatives relating to emergency care.
* Monitor compliance with emergency procedures and clinical guidelines.
* Collect and analyse data related to emergency incidents and training outcomes
* Champion early recognition and rapid response to Sepsis, in line withHSE National Clinical GuidelinesandSepsis Management Pathways.
* Promote the importance of the“Golden Hour of Sepsis Care”,ensuring timely administration of the Sepsis Six bundle — including early antibiotic therapy.
* Lead training initiatives that educate staff on identifying early signs of deterioration and initiating appropriate escalation protocols.
SafeWards & Staff Development
Lead on the implementation and oversight of the SafeWards initiative within Hospital by designing and deliveringSafeWards training programmesto nursing and multidisciplinary teams, focusing on safe practice, quality care, de-escalation, and patient-centred care.
* Monitor and report on training uptake, and assess its effectiveness and impact on patient care and staff wellbeing.
* Support staff by coaching, mentoring, and facilitating reflective practice sessions to embed Safe Wards principles in daily care.
Leadership & Governance
* Provide visible, accessible, and credible clinical leadership across Hospital.
* Manage and prioritise resources effectively, ensuring value for money and best outcomes for patients.
* Promote a culture of patient safety, continuous improvement, and accountability.
* Work closely with the ADONs to plan and implement targeted support to units with identified risks.
* Ensure lessons learned from audits, incidents, and inspections are communicated and acted upon.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
* Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role working with a team.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in infection prevention and control.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Proven experience of designing and delivering staff training.
* Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
* A commitment to further study in the areas of IPC and SafeWards to ensure skills and knowledge are up to date, relevant and compliant.
Desirable:
* Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control, Nursing Management, SafeWards or related field.
* Experience in Safe Wards model and quality improvement frameworks.
* Proven track record in audit and risk management.
Skills & Competencies
* Proven positive and inclusive leadership skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to influence others and manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
* Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in risk management.
* Competence in change management and service improvement delivery.
* Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and staff development.
* Capacity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and other key stakeholder groups.
Terms & Conditions
* The post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment for CNM3s in Section 39 organisations.
* Hours of duty: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week. On occasion, the organisation may require out of hours cover.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
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