St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) for the Surgical/Medical service. This internal HSE opportunity offers a key leadership role supporting high-quality patient care across a dynamic acute environment. The position is a specified purpose, whole-time contract within the HSE Dublin and South East health region.
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership within the Surgical/Medical ward areas
• Support safe, evidence-based nursing practice and effective care delivery
• Coordinate staffing, skill mix, and workflow to ensure optimal service levels
• Participate in quality improvement, audit, and patient safety initiatives
• Mentor and guide nursing staff, supporting professional development
• Contribute to multidisciplinary teamwork and effective communication pathways
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, protocols, and statutory requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with NMBI
• Minimum required post-registration experience in an acute setting
• Demonstrated leadership and team coordination capability
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to lead and support change within a fast-paced clinical environment
• Eligibility to apply under WRC Agreement 161867 (HSE/TUSLA/Section 38/statutory agency employees only)
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 1 salary scale (effective 1 August 2025): €56,642–€66,705
• Specified Purpose Wholetime contract
• Access to HSE pension scheme and public sector benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at St. Luke’s Hospital, Freshford Road, Kilkenny, part of the HSE Dublin and South East region.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national public health provider, delivering hospital and community healthcare services across the country.
Application Details
Reference: CNM1SLK25
Closing date: 22 December 2025 at 17:00
Contact for application queries:
Ann-Marie Doyle, HR Department, St. Luke’s Hospital
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 056 7717532
Informal enquiries:
Nicola McCallister, Assistant Director of Nursing
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 056 77 17687
