Role Title:Clinical Nurse Manager III: Keith Shaw Cardiothoracic UnitJob Reference Number:002060Closing Date:Sunday, 15th February 2026Purpose of the Role:The role of the Clinical Nurse Manager III is pivotal to contribute to and support patient flow, access, quality, and team enhancement within Keith Shaw Cardiothoracic Unit.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe post holder is assigned to manage the Keith Shaw Unit at St. James's Hospital (SJH). The role of Clinical Nurse Manager III is pivotal to the co-ordination and management of the services and resources within the Department and across SJH. The CNM III shows a capacity to adopt a leadership stance, make an impact, and influences, energises, and inspires others in the organisation.The key roles and responsibilities include:Management of Keith Shaw Unit ensuring an effective, efficient and quality care service.Efficient management of human and fiscal resources.Planning service and nursing innovations and developments.Ensuring an effective learning and development environment for all members of staff.The post holder provides management leadership for the Advanced Nurse Practitioners, where appropriate.The Clinical Nurse Manager III must adhere to the Code of Professional Practice and Behaviours for Registered Nurses. Is aware of and understands the need to adhere to Hospital and/or professional standards, policies, and procedures, relevant to their area of practice.Communicates effectively in English language, both written and spoken, as appropriate to job requirements.Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the Hospital Safety Statement.Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date.* The above Role Profile is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. This Role Profile will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances.Required:Registered General Nurse with The Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register.7 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting or relevant clinical area within the last 9 years.Demonstrate 2 years management experience at CNM II level in the past 4 years for a CNM III post.Completed formal recognised post-registration education relevant to the role (e.g. Management) or a commitment to undertake within an agreed timeframe.Completed formal recognised post-registration education in Critical Care/Cardiothoracic Nursing.Cardio-thoracic experience.Demonstrate I.T. skills including excellent keyboard skills.Demonstrate experience in personal and professional development of staff.Demonstrate project/change management skills.Desired:Masters Qualification.Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems.Experience in audit.Experience in business proposals / service planning.