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Clinical Nurse Manager - Complex Care / Acquired Brain Injury

Brampton care is the first in the west of Ireland to open a solely dedicated Rehabilitation / Acquired Brain Injury unit. Due to expansion, we are looking for a Clinical Nurse Manager staff nurse to join us on a full-time permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated nursing professional to make a real impact on the lives of individuals living with acquired brain injury.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and would like to work in a supportive and caring environment then we are for you

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and support a team of nursing and care staff in providing high-quality dementia care.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and clinical governance standards.
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote best practices in dementia care, ensuring dignity, respect, and person-cantered approaches.
• Work closely with senior management to enhance and develop dementia care services.
• Manage clinical documentation, audits, and quality assurance processes effectively.
• Act as a point of contact for residents and their families, providing support and guidance.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with active NMBI
• Ideally QQI Level 6 in Leadership and Management
• Minimum of 5 years Nursing Experience
• Experience as a senior nurse minimum 2 years
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• In-depth understanding of dementia cares best practices, policies, and regulations. Experience in staff management, training, and development.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

For more information or to apply now please email

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €23.00-€29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

CNM- St Peters Nursing Home Co, Louth.
The CNM is a key person in our organisation

The Clinical Nurse Manager role is to support the Nursing Home with the delivery of care for the Residents

The CNM will support the DON with the delivery of Care and by ensuring compliance with legislation by auditing

The successful candidate will also provide assistance in the induction, mentoring and supervision of nursing and care staff and will monitor the safety and quality of care and all clinical services relating to residents

This person will also have a role in developing their practice and training staff through ongoing formal and informal training.

JOB TITLE: CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER (CNM)
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing
Role Summary:

• The CNM manages day to day clinical resident care on a specific shift and unit. He/She reports to the DON/ADON.
• The CNM functions as a leader in the roles of, a clinical nurse adviser, educator and researcher.
• Responsible for the organising, developing and actively participating in care delivery. The CNM acts as person in Charge in the absence of the DON and ADON

The post is full time and permanent following a probationary period of six months.

Qualifications:
Must be registered with An Bord Altranais

Must have a minimum of 3 years post registration experience in a Residential Care Setting

The post Holder Will:
Act as PIC in the absence of DON and ADON

Where there is no ADON in absence of the DON the CNM Assume 24/7 responsibility in assisting the Director of Nursing in the clinical care of patients and operation of the home.

Must have flexible approach to the operating needs of the Home, a willingness to undertake night duty, weekend and on call duties if required.

Ensure availability and operation of necessary equipment and supplies for resident care.

Investigates and reports any critical incident, accident or complaint to the DON in a timely manner.

Will meet the criteria set out in Trinity Care in Clinical Nurse Competencies.

Clinical Governance

• The CNM will ensure a high visibility and be known to all residents and families through daily contact and providing the opportunity to discuss or raise issues and obtain feedback and monitor standards of care.
• Makes autonomous clinical decisions in planning and prioritizing resident care and delegation to team members.
• Provide direct care through the named nurse system which reflects resident contact.
• Participates in auditing of all aspects of care delivery e.g. medication, wound care, care planning.
• Ensures that high standards of record keeping, resident assessment, care planning, risk assessments and management are maintained.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care and service delivery and support the team in meeting HIQA national standards.

Clinical Nurse Manager- West Galway

Applications are invited for the position of Staff Nurse at Aras Chois Fharraige Nursing Home

Aras Chois Fharraige is a state-of-the-art purpose built established facility, providing long-term and respite care for up to 42 residents. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to further their career within our organisation.

Roles & Responsibilities;

• To promote the ethos of person-centred care and ensure a high standard in care for the elderly is maintained at all times
• Assume responsibility on each shift for the nursing care of allocated residents
• Lead the Health Care Assistant in providing high quality direct and indirect care improving standards and maintaining a high morale amongst the team.
• Build strong relationships with residents to encourage trust, and understand their needs
• Evaluate resident care needs and implement individualised care plans so that residents receive care appropriate to their individual needs
• Ensure all documentation relating to residents is accurately maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• To promote through high standards of professional practice, a caring environment which is conducive to the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the residents.

Requirements (Skills & Qualifications);

• Registered with NMBI
• Be eligible to work in Ireland
• Experience working in a Nursing Home or Older Person setting desirable
• Knowledge of HIQA Regulations and standards is essential

Why Choose Us:

• Free on-site parking
• Possible career progression
• Yearly Bonus
• A unique, friendly, and caring work environmemt
• Flexible working

About Us:

Aras Chois Fharraige provides long- and short-term residential care to the elderly. We offer a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of the Galway Gealtacht.

More than a job, a career with Aras Chois Fharraige means you become part of a fantastic team where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €43,680.00-€48,672.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Spiddal, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration (required)

Work Location: In person

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION

PERMANENT FULL-TIME CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER 2

JOHN PAUL ADULT SERVICES

JOB REF: 87799

Location:

John Paul Adult Services provides a combination of campus and community based services to adults with varying support needs, based on personal outcome measures. Our services are currently undergoing a transition from a campus-based service to community living, where we aim to create opportunities for the people we support to be valued citizens in their communities and to have everyday life experiences.

We wish to recruit an innovative, creative, motivated, visionary person who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. We are looking for an individual who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of the particular individuals they support. They will be expected to act as a positive role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others. They must ensure to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences.

The successful candidate will be a part of the John Paul Adult Services Management team based primarily in the Ballybane area of Galway city and Knocknacarra. This work location may be subject to change in accordance with service needs.

The Role:

The CNM2 will provide leadership, direction and support to a number of teams to ensure the development of person-centred services as agreed on the Service Plan for each area. The CNM2 will support the Team Leaders and staff teams and be part of the overall John Paul Adult Service Management Team. With Person in Charge responsibilities, the Team CNM2 will be responsible for ensuring that the designated centre assigned to them meets the regulations as laid out in the Health Act 2007. The successful candidate will work closely with the Service Coordinator and Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget.

Reporting To/ Responsible To:

Service Coordinator /Area Manager

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

Candidates must have -

• A current Live Register Certificate with the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID qualification is desirable.

• A minimum of 3 year's experience in a similar role working in a person-centred service supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, and experience of supporting individuals with challenging behaviour is required.

• An appropriate qualification in Management and Leadership. (If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification they will be expected to complete the course within 3 months of taking up the post).

• Practical working knowledge of and experience of working within, the 2007 Health Act and subsequent HIQA regulations and Standards is essential.

• Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high degree of practical leadership, communication and team working skills.

• The successful candidate must be flexible and dynamic individual who can relate to people in a range of situations, as well as demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of public accountability as they apply in the health service.

• Candidates must have a full clean manual Irish driving licence.

• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.

• Proficiency in computer skills and online data management systems is also essential.

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week based on a 7-day duty roster. It is envisaged that this post will primarily be Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am – 8pm. Some weekend work will be required. An on-call commitment covering John Paul Adult Services, Caislean and Cregoran Services on a 7-day rostered basis is an essential requirement of the post.

Annual Leave:

25 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years' service respectively.

Remuneration:

Department of Health Clinical Nurse Manager 2 salary scale (01/08/ €61,463 x 9 increments - €5,405 (maximum of scale) per annum. LSI ,666 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.

Probation:

A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the posts. The

employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period

may be extended at the Employer's discretion.

Tenure:

This post is permanent, full-time and pensionable post.

To view full job description please see attached.

Informal enquiries for this post to Anne Dundon Area Manager or Rita McHugh Service Coordinator at

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV's online 5pm Monday 10th November 2025

Interviews are proposed to take place in November 2025.

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

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Marymount is truly a
Community within a Community.

Owned and operated by the McNulty family for almost 40 years, Marymount Care Centre is set on 16 acres of peaceful countryside just off the Strawberry Beds in Westmanstown, Lucan.

Rooted in tradition and family values, we provide high-quality, nurse-led, person-centred care through our dedicated multidisciplinary team.

Proudly serving the community, Marymount offers long-term residential, convalescence, respite, and palliative care in a modern, purpose-built facility. Home to 140 residents, we have created a warm, welcoming, and enriching environment — one that doesn't just feel like home but
is
home.

The Role

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced
Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM)
to join our leadership team. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Nursing / Director of Nursing, the CNM will play a key role in maintaining and developing the highest standards of person-centred care for our residents.

The successful candidate will:

· Lead and support a dedicated team of nurses and healthcare professionals.

· Oversee clinical practice in line with HIQA standards and Marymount's policies.

· Foster a culture of teamwork, learning, and continuous quality improvement.

· Promote resident safety, dignity, and wellbeing at all times.

· Participate actively in risk management, education, and audit processes.

Qualifications

· Registered Nurse (NMBI) with active registration, and
over 5 years post qualification experience

· At least 3 years experience working with older people in a residential or healthcare setting.

· Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

· Strong knowledge of HIQA standards, clinical governance, and best practice.

· Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Why Join Marymount?

At Marymount, you'll be part of something truly special — a place where community, care, and connection come together.

·
A meaningful role
where your leadership and compassion make a real difference every day.

·
A supportive and collaborative team
that values kindness, respect, and teamwork.

·
A progressive environment
that embraces innovation and excellence in care.

·
Ongoing professional growth
through education, training, and development opportunities.

·
A workplace that feels like home
— warm, welcoming, and centred on wellbeing.

We are now inviting applications for the position of Clinical Nurse Manager in Archersrath Nursing Home and Memory Care Centre.

What does this role entail?

Clinical Practice

To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident by:

• Ensuring that the Care Centre policies and best clinical standards are always practiced.
• Working with different staff members in all areas to ensure that standards are maintained. Identify areas that may be of concern and follow up with the Director of Nursing to put action plans put in place.
• Reviewing residents with pressure sores /sustained falls / clinically unwell, through clinical practices and documentation to ensure appropriate management plan is in place.
• Troubleshoot any ongoing clinical issues and non-clinical issues and escalating to the Director of Nursing.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of residents and monitor ongoing assessments and modifications.

Medication Management

• Supervise medication administration and compliance by nursing staff.
• Order monthly stock and compile monthly stock inventory.
• Review medication audits with Director of Nursing and improve standards.
• Liaise with GPs and pharmacy with regards to medication reviews and audits.

Staff Supervision & Training

• Work alongside and be a visible presence with the Staff Nurses and Care Assistants.
• Participate in Training & Development/Performance Appraisal for Staff Nurses and Care Assistants in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
• Work with Care Assistants, ensuring that they have a professional, yet caring approach to the residents, and that they provide a high standard of direct care.
• Ensure the implementation of the Named Nurse and Named Care Assistant practice and monitor the effectiveness of individuals in relation to their assigned residents.
• Assess training needs in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and implement in house training, such as infection control, palliative care, understanding challenging behaviour.

Auditing

• Review recent admissions ensuring appropriate assessments, planning implementation and evaluation of care is documented.
• In addition to observing practice, the CNM also monitors standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and fosters an effective working relationship and good communication between Staff Nurses, Care Assistants, and housekeeping staff.
• Responsible for ensuring environmental and hand hygiene audits are carried out regularly and thoroughly and that action plans are implemented and sustained.
• Responsible for carrying out of medication audits, health & safety audits, risk assessments and drawing up risk management plans – in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
• Responsible for auditing Epicare and for addressing any issues in relation to documentation – in association with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants (Touch screen).

Residents/Relatives - Person Centre

• Interact and support residents and families daily. The CNM is a key point of contact for all relatives and visitors and an ambassador for the Care Centre.
• Ensure that complaints are swiftly deal with at the point of contact.

Management

• Ability to assist with all the Director of Nursing responsibilities to effectively take on the role when covering for annual leave.
• Be responsible for daily activities including checking and managing rosters when required, attending handovers, reviewing resident progress
• Support and develop clinical practice through a hands-on approach with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants in the delivery of care.
• Implement Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard the safety and welfare of staff, residents and others.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:

• BSc in General Nursing or equivalent.
• Previous managerial training / experience is an advantage.
• Registered on the NMBI live register.
• Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills.
• Sound decision making ability.
• Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.
• Ability to work well and promote a team environment.
• Results driven.

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

Note

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the Care Centre. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Manager.

Role: Clinical Nurse Manager

Wages: Competitive salary - Dependent on Experience.

Accountable To: Director of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing

Hours: Negotiable with the right candidate

Reports To: Director of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing

Function: We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to join our team. As a Clinical Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and leading initiatives to promote a positive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient outcomes and have a proven leadership track record, this is the role for you.

Main Activities

-Comply with all policies, procedures, clinical protocols, standards and guidelines based on legislation, evidence-based nursing practice and NMBI guidelines for conduct and professional practice.

• Assess care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans.

• Adhere to the Medicines Management Code and NMBI Standards for the safe keeping and administration of medication.

• Maintain accurate and thorough care records

• To communicate effectively with residents, staff and relatives.

• Assist in the training of qualified staff, Nursing Care Assistants, Health Care workers and student nurses, ensuring compliance to the NMBI standards to support learning and assessment in practice.

• Provide support, guidance and supervision to junior staff as required.

Required:

· Must be NMBI Registered.

· Have at least 3 years post-qualification experience.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Previous experience in a nursing home in an Irish setting or similar environment is an advantage.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence*

Experience:

• Experience in Gerontology (desirable) .

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing practices and patient care protocols.

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, quality standards, and best practices.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a supportive and collaborative healthcare team.

• Opportunity for growth and career advancement in a respected healthcare facility.

• Competitive salary and hours negotiable.

• A work culture that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Position: Clinical Nurse Manager - (Dementia Care) - South Dublin / Wicklow

Location: On site – South Dublin / Wicklow - Ireland

Job type: Permanent - Immediate Start

Salary Range: (DOE)

Job details

Full job description

We are currently recruiting a Clinical Nurse Manager for our client's facility South Dublin / Wicklow. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a progressive environment and further your career and training in the healthcare field. Our client is renowned for their continuous development of staff and exceptionally high standard of care.

The role of the Clinical Nurse Manager shall be to support the Person in Charge in the clinical and professional leadership of the care team and to deliver direct resident care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure that the provision of a high standard of care to the resident and families in the Care Home is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organization.

• Ensure recognition of the resident as an individual; ensuring residents' rights, needs and comfort are given priority during the provision of care.
• Develop relationships with residents, which facilitates resident autonomy, informed choice and evidence-based decision-making.
• Promote and maintain resident safety and provide quality care through respecting the privacy, dignity, and rights of the resident.
• Maximise the residents' capacity to exercise personal autonomy and choice.
• Collaborate, consult and communicate with staff regarding the appropriate nursing assessments, diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of resident care.
• Ensure that the resident is safeguarded from physical or sexual abuse, psychological abuse, financial or material abuse, neglect or acts of omission, or discriminatory abuse, through deliberate intent, negligence or ignorance by others within The Care Home. Where a concern arises for a resident's safety, all reasonable and proportionate interim measures are taken to protect them pending the outcome of any assessment or investigation.
• Ensure the preparation of an individual care plan, based on the resident's assessment, is no later than 48 hours after that resident's admission.
• Ensure the formal review of resident's health at intervals not exceeding 4 months, including review and update as deemed necessary of the resident's individual care plans. This review shall be completed in conjunction with the resident concerned and, where appropriate, with the resident's family members/representative.
• Support, and work towards, a restraint free environment. Manage and respond to behaviour that is challenging, in so far as is practical, in a manner that is not restrictive.
• Responsible to meet the aims of dementia/cognitive impairment care within the residential home.
• Coordinate and implement the resident's palliative and end-of-life care needs in so far as possible. Following the death of a resident, ensure that appropriate arrangements are in accordance with the resident's wishes in so far as they are known and are practical.
• Act as an advocate for the resident to provide support, reassurance and ensuring their views and wishes are taken into consideration.

Qualification required:

Essential:

• A registered General Nurse or Psychiatric Nurse on the Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontology
• Management qualifications
• Gerontology experience
• Experience in Psycho Geriatric Nursing Care/Psychiatry/Adult Disabled.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the ageing process.
• IT Skills

Essential:

• Minimum three years post graduate experience.
• 1 Years experience at CNM Level (Desirable but not essential)
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the ageing process.

Desirable:

• Experience in psycho geriatric nursing care/psychiatry/adult disabled.

Please apply through the link provided or send your cv direct to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €38,156.01-€71,753.37 per year

Work Location: In person

Job Description
We are recruiting a CNM for a care home in Cork

Candidate must be NMBI registered and have at least 2 years management experience in Care Homes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all managerial nursing duties necessary to maintain the efficient running and working of the department.
• Ensure that nursing care is planned, assessed, delivered and evaluated on an individual basis for each patient, by all members of the nursing team.
• Ensure that agreed standards are practiced and maintained.
• Any other duties or responsibilities appointed by the Director of Nursing.
• 2+ Years Experience working in a Nursing Home role Registered Nurse preferred but other applicants will be considered
• Understanding of HIQA regulation

Ref: PRN-FC-cnmkil

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