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Bloomfield Hospital is inviting applications for a full‑time Clinical Nurse Manager 3 to play an integral role in inpatient mental health treatment and care.
Job Title and Grade Code: Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (CNM3)
Reports To: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Accountable To: Director of Nursing
Location: Bloomfield Hospital, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, D16C6T4
Contract Type: Permanent, Full‑time
Hours of Work: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, core hours 8 am – 6 pm. Out‑of‑hours cover may be required.
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 Bloomfield Hospital.
Working collaboratively with key internal stakeholders, including multidisciplinary teams, ADONs, Nurse Management, Quality, Risk & Compliance, Facilities Management, and People & Culture teams, this role will ensure evidence‑based practice by supporting continuous staff development and fostering a culture of safety excellence across clinical settings.
Qualifications & Experience:
* 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 in 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 SafeWards model and quality improvement frameworks.
* Proven track record in audit and risk management.
Skills & Competencies:
* 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 key stakeholder groups.
Our benefits include:
* Contributory pension
* Comprehensive training programmes
* Further education supports
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free onsite staff parking
* Subsidised on‑site restaurant
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
Closing date for applications is 9th November.
For the full job description or further information, please get in touch with a member of our HR Team at 01‑4950021 or email hr@bloomfield.ie.
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