Join the HSE Dublin and North East Mental Health Services as a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) in Louth/Meath. This permanent wholetime position offers an opportunity to take on a vital leadership role in the delivery of high-quality mental health care across the region.
About the Role
As a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Mental Health), you will provide clinical and managerial leadership within designated units, supporting multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the highest standards of nursing care. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Nursing, you’ll contribute to patient safety, care planning, and the implementation of HSE quality initiatives across acute and community mental health services.
Grade code: 2527
Reference: RECC202510
Contract type: Permanent Wholetime
Location: Louth, Meath (HSE Dublin & North East)
Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE)
Salary (effective 1 August 2025):
€56,642 – €66,705 per annum (8 points)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate nursing teams to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred mental health care.
- Support clinical governance, audit processes, and continuous quality improvement.
- Supervise and mentor nursing staff and students in accordance with HSE policies.
- Manage rosters, resources, and risk assessments in collaboration with senior management.
- Promote recovery-oriented approaches and compliance with the Mental Health Act.
- Foster positive communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
- Participate in service planning and implementation of HSE strategic priorities.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (NMBI) in the psychiatric division.
- Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience in mental health nursing.
- Demonstrated clinical, leadership, and team-management skills.
- Proven knowledge of HSE quality standards and patient-safety frameworks.
Desirable
- Management or leadership qualification (e.g., QQI Level 6 or higher).
- Experience in acute or community mental health settings.
- Familiarity with electronic health records and audit systems.
What We Offer
- Permanent wholetime HSE position with pensionable salary (€56,642–€66,705).
- Access to career progression, education supports, and continuous professional development (CPD).
- Comprehensive public-sector benefits including pension scheme, sick leave, and annual leave entitlements.
- Opportunity to influence service delivery in an expanding regional mental health network.
Ready to Apply?
Closing date: 3 November 2025 at 00:00 (midnight).
Informal enquiries:
Ms Edel Kerrane, Assistant Director of Nursing, Louth/Meath Mental Health Services
📧 EdelKerrane@hse.ie 📞 041-980 5863
