Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Rehabilitation Service/Older Persons Rehabilitation) Based at Blarney Rehabilitation Unit and any buildings within the Mercy University Complex. Permanent Contract, Full time Hours. The post holder reports directly to the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and is accountable to the Director of Nursing (DON), Mercy University Hospital (MUH). Details of Blarney Rehabilitation UnitService: Blarney Rehabilitation Unit is a newly developed purpose-built post hospital rehabilitation unit. It is made up of 50 beds located off site from the MUH. It remains under the governance of the MUH. The Rehabilitation Services program delivers specialist post-acute care, focusing on patient-centered reablement to help patients achieve optimal functionality and independence following illness or injury. This service emphasizes seamless transitions of care between hospital and home, integrating multidisciplinary expertise to support patient recovery. Responsibilities include: Provide operational leadership and supervision to the Rehabilitation nursing staff, fostering an environment of professional excellence and teamwork. Allocate, monitor, and review staff rosters, ensuring safe nurse-patient ratios and skill mix in line with service demands. Facilitate regular team meetings, clinical supervision, and reflective practice sessions to promote continuous learning and cohesion. Oversee implementation of clinical policies, protocols, and evidence-based guidelines to maintain high standards of care. Contribute to service planning, resource allocation, and development of business cases for new initiatives or equipment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, medical teams) to expand and refine rehabilitation pathways. Support staff in achieving postgraduate qualifications or specialist competencies in rehabilitation nursing. Promote the involvement of patients and families in care planning, ensuring clear communication and compassionate support throughout the rehabilitation journey. Address patient or family concerns promptly, escalating complex issues to senior management as required Supervise the coordination of discharge processes, working closely with community nursing and primary care to secure seamless transitions and continuity of care Eligibility Criteria: Be registered in the General Division of the Live Register of Nurses by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Have a proven track record in General nurse management. Have at least 5 years post registration recent experience, with 2 years experience in the relevant area. Have computer and analytical skills. Management course desirable. Post registration qualification in Nursing and or Management desirable. Demonstrated knowledge of clinical governance frameworks, service planning, and quality improvement methodologies. Post-registration qualification in Nursing Management, Rehabilitation Nursing, or a related specialty is highly desirable. Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice. This post includes Night Duty. Closing date for applications is 1pm on Friday, 24th October 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. Skills: CNM2 Acute Hospital Experience Rehab NMBI