Clinical Nurse Manager

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Care, and Community Care.

We are currently hiring a Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) for a leading Nursing Home in Kilkenny.

• Position: Clinical Nurse Manager
  

• Location: Kilkenny, Ireland
  

• Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
  

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse to lead the nursing team and ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure Care Centre policies and best clinical practices are consistently followed, identifying and addressing areas of concern with the Director of Nursing.

Review residents with pressure sores, falls, or clinical deterioration to ensure appropriate care plans and interventions are implemented.

Troubleshoot ongoing clinical and non-clinical issues, escalating to the Director of Nursing when required.

Conduct and monitor residents’ comprehensive assessments and modify care plans as needed.

Supervise medication administration, maintain stock control, liaise with GPs and pharmacies, and review medication audits with the Director of Nursing.

Provide visible leadership to nursing and care teams, conduct performance appraisals, and promote professional, compassionate care.

Identify training needs and deliver in-house training on topics such as infection control, palliative care, and managing challenging behaviour.

Conduct regular audits including medication, hygiene, safety, risk, and documentation, ensuring compliance and sustained improvements.

Act as the main point of contact for residents and families, fostering positive relationships and promptly addressing concerns or complaints.

Assist the Director of Nursing with daily operations, staff rosters, handovers, and health & safety compliance, deputising in their absence.

Requirements

BSc in General Nursing or equivalent qualification.

Registered on the NMBI live register.

Previous managerial training or experience is an advantage.

Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability.

Self-motivated with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Capable of working independently and promoting a positive team environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours and premium pay on Sundays/Bank Holidays

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Employee recognition and referral bonuses

Retail discounts and Bike-to-Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Death in service benefit