HSE South West is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) for the Medical Department at Bantry General Hospital, County Cork. This permanent, whole-time role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to oversee clinical standards, staff management, and patient care in a busy hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide clinical and operational leadership to nursing teams in the medical ward.
• Ensure safe, effective, and person-centred nursing care delivery.
• Support and mentor nursing staff, ensuring continuous professional development.
• Manage staffing levels, rosters, and performance in line with HSE policies.
• Implement infection prevention, health, and safety procedures.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience, including supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
As per HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 August 2025 (Grade Code 2127 – Clinical Nurse Manager 1):
€56,642 – €66,705 per annum (8 incremental points).
Permanent wholetime contract.
Comprehensive HSE pension scheme, paid leave entitlements, and access to ongoing professional training.
Location & Employer Information
Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE) – South West Region
Location: Bantry General Hospital, Bantry, County Cork.
Bantry General Hospital provides acute and continuing care services to the local community and surrounding region.
Application Details
Apply via the HSE’s Rezoomo recruitment page:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/87841
Reference: BGHN87841
Closing Date: 21 November 2025 at 12:00 noon.
Informal enquiries: Andrea Kelleher, Interim Assistant Director of Nursing, [email protected], 027 52993.
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date, with a minimum of two weeks’ notice provided.
