OverviewApplications are invited for the position of Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) - St Joseph's Ward (Perioperative) in the Peri-Operative Directorate of St. Vincent’s University Hospital.
Job Details
Reference: HR26058
Job Nature: Full Time Temporary
Job Location: St Vincent's University Hospital
Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 1
Contacts and Application Information
Informal Enquiries or Role Specific Enquiries: Ms. Ciara Hanrahan, Assistant Director of Nursing, Email: C.Hanrahan@svuh.ie
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Closing date of applications: 15/05/2026
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Key Responsibilities
Purpose of the post: The CNM1 will assist the CNM2 to co-ordinate and lead in the implementation and provision of quality care for St. Josephs Ward. St. Joseph’s Ward is a 32 bedded ward. There is a combination of 28 ward beds and 4 ACU beds. It is a very busy Specialist surgical ward including E.N.T, Cardiothoracic and Vascular. There is a Fundamentals of High Dependency Nursing CPD Course which staff are offered to develop their skills. There is also a 4 bedded Acute Care Unit. It also has an End of Life Room to facilitate the care of the dying patient and their family.
Principal Duties And Key Responsibilities
As a key member of the front line management team the CNM1 will support the CNM2 in the fulfilment of the following key functions:
Provision of professional / clinical leadership of staff within the ward/unit.
Supervision of qualified and unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment, supporting their experience.
Acting as infection control liaison for the ward / unit.
Facilitation of communication within the area, division and across the hospital.
Takes charge of the ward/unit as required utilizing appropriate support as necessary to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained.
Demonstrates the ability to care competently for an assigned group of patients, serving as a role model for team collaboration and quality patient care.
Demonstrates effectiveness in making independent decisions when necessary and in providing/obtaining assistance and consultation when appropriate.
Demonstrates politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients, visitors and colleague in line with Nurses and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Code of Professional Conduct.
Monitors care to ensure an environment that is conducive to the physical, spiritual and emotional well-being of the patient and to the development of staff.
Ensures confidentiality is maintained.
Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and contributes to multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Adheres to policies, protocols, standards, legislation, codes of practice and professional conduct by the relevant authorities and professional bodies.
Assists in the development of ward/unit goals, objectives, policies and procedures, quality improvement initiatives / acute hospital accreditation process and health and safety standards.
Investigates and follows through on complaints and incidents and appropriately communicates to management (line manager).
Appreciates the impact of budgetary issues in the clinical setting and contributes to the preparation of the provider plan for the ward/area.
Participates in meetings, on committees and represents the ward/unit and hospital as necessary.
Demonstrates behavior consistent with St. Vincent’s University Hospital mission, vision, patient safety goals and patient care philosophy.
Performs other related duties as required.
Comply with Nurses and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Code of Professional Conduct.
Ensures the quality metrics are achieved to maintain the nursing standards and expected outcomes for patients.
Our Requirements and What We Offer
Please refer to the job description or candidate information booklet attached to this advertisement.
Candidate Information Booklet: This booklet contains all the information candidates need to know about the role. View PDF
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