Cork University Hospital, part of the HSE South West region, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Clinical Nurse Manager 2 to lead our Theatre Clinical Skills Facilitation team in Cork. This permanent wholetime position offers an exciting opportunity to shape clinical education and enhance nursing practice in our busy perioperative environment.
About the Role
As Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Theatre Clinical Skills Facilitator), you will provide strategic leadership in clinical skills development within the Theatre department at Cork University Hospital. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for coordinating, delivering, and evaluating education programmes that ensure excellence in perioperative nursing practice. This role combines clinical expertise with educational leadership to support staff development and maintain the highest standards of patient care in the operating theatre environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of clinical skills training programmes for theatre nursing staff, ensuring compliance with evidence-based practice and national standards
- Coordinate orientation, induction, and ongoing professional development for nursing staff working in perioperative environments, including scrub, anaesthetic, and recovery areas
- Assess clinical competency and learning needs of theatre staff, designing targeted interventions to address skill gaps and enhance performance in the operating theatre setting
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain safe, effective surgical services while promoting a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement
- Manage resources effectively, including scheduling educational activities, maintaining training equipment, and optimizing the clinical skills facilitation service within budget parameters
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to theatre nursing staff at all grades, supporting career progression and specialty-specific skill development
- Monitor and evaluate educational outcomes through regular audits, feedback mechanisms, and quality metrics, implementing improvements based on findings and emerging perioperative best practices
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) as a Registered General Nurse
- Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, with substantial recent experience in theatre/perioperative nursing
- Post-registration qualification in Theatre Nursing or Perioperative Practice
- Educational qualification (minimum NFQ Level 8) in education, clinical skills facilitation, or related field
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience in a clinical setting
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to theatre nursing and clinical education
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Education, or related discipline
- Experience in clinical skills facilitation or nurse education roles
- Advanced perioperative nursing competencies across multiple surgical specialties
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and clinical audit processes
- Familiarity with HSE policies, procedures, and governance structures in perioperative services
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: €60,854 – €76,897 per annum (Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Theatre scale, grade 2429, effective March 2025) with incremental progression and long service increment
- Comprehensive Benefits: Public service pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement (increasing with service), paid maternity/paternity leave, and occupational health support
- Career Development: Access to continuing professional development opportunities, study leave provisions, HSE education and training programmes, and clear advancement pathways within nursing management
- Work-Life Balance: Permanent wholetime contract offering job security, supportive rostering arrangements, and employee assistance programme
- Professional Environment: State-of-the-art theatre facilities, multidisciplinary team collaboration, involvement in teaching hospital initiatives, and opportunities to influence perioperative practice standards
Additional Resources
Application Form: Download the official HSE application form – candidates must complete and submit the HSE application form as part of the application process
Detailed Job Specification: View the comprehensive job specification document with complete details of duties, person specifications, and terms and conditions of employment
Ready to Apply?
Join Cork University Hospital and make a meaningful impact on theatre nursing education and clinical excellence. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced theatre nurse educator to lead clinical skills development in a dynamic teaching hospital environment.
Application Instructions:
- Complete the HSE application form (download from link above)
- Submit your application through our Rezoomo recruitment platform by clicking the Apply Now button below
- Application Deadline: 13 October 2025, 12:00 noon
- Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible after the closing date, with candidates normally receiving at least two weeks’ notice
For informal enquiries, please contact: Noreen O’Leary, Assistant Director of Nursing Email: noreen.oleary@hse.ie Phone: 086 787 2340
