Clinical Nurse Manager III

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

We are hiring a Clinical Nurse Manager III in a Hospital in Galway, Ireland. 34.5 hour per week Part-Time permanent contract

Closing Date on October 26 2026

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and management in maintaining and developing high-quality nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards across all wards and nursing departments.
  

• Support and direct nursing services, promoting compliance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, regulatory standards and legislative requirements while encouraging staff engagement and professional development.
  

• Provide clinical expertise in the management of acutely ill or deteriorating patients, attend clinical emergencies, support ward staff and ensure appropriate escalation, communication and follow-up of clinical issues.
  

• Monitor patient activity, service delivery and patient flow, working with the ADON/Director of Nursing to establish and review KPIs, analyse relevant data and develop reports to support effective decision-making.
  

• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement by collaborating with the Nurse Practice Development Unit, supporting staff learning, implementing quality improvement plans and contributing to internal and external quality assurance programmes.
  

• Lead and support change initiatives, complaint management and service development, including reviewing systems and processes, addressing issues affecting clinical standards, and contributing to the annual nursing department services plan with a focus on Out-of-Hours requirements.
  

• Ensure safe and effective delivery of expanded nursing roles and Out-of-Hours services, while leading and participating in relevant committees and quality programmes, including Quality, JCI, JAG and HIQA, as required.
  

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current registration, or eligible for registration, with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
  

• Minimum of 7 years' post-registration nursing experience, preferably within an acute hospital setting.
  

• Previous nursing management experience and/or a recognised management qualification is highly desirable.
  

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, organisational, and decision-making skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams effectively.
  

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge and competencies.
  

• Ability to promote a culture of compassion, respect, accountability, and excellence while upholding the hospital's core values.
  

• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance within healthcare services.
  

• Capable of working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities, and responding effectively to clinical and operational challenges.
  

• Flexible to work a roster covering seven days per week, including out-of-hours duties, in line with service requirements.
  

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Nursing Management, or active progression towards one, is an advantage.
  

Benefits

• Top pay and great working conditions
  

• Immediate Start, Full time Permanent
  

• Great professional development opportunity
  

• Continued education and training.