University Hospital Kerry is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) to lead nursing services within the Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU). This is a key leadership role focused on patient flow, clinical governance, and high-quality acute care delivery in a fast-paced hospital environment.
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This opportunity is open to HSE and non-HSE applicants and is offered on a Permanent Part-time or Permanent Wholetime basis.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide clinical and professional leadership to nursing staff within the AMAU
• Ensure high standards of patient care, safety, and clinical governance
• Manage patient flow in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Oversee staffing, rostering, and skill mix to meet service demands
• Support audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
• Act as a role model for best nursing practice and professional conduct
• Participate in operational planning and policy implementation
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Nurse on the NMBI Register
• Minimum requirements as per the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Grade 2119) Job Specification
• Proven post-registration clinical experience, ideally in acute medical settings
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Experience in patient flow management is highly desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary Scale: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Grade 2119)
• Pay Range (1 Aug 2025): €61,463 – €77,666 per annum (LSI applicable)
• Salary is paid in accordance with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales
• Pension scheme, annual leave, and public service benefits apply
• Working hours as per HSE contractual arrangements
Location & Employer Information
• Location: University Hospital Kerry, County Kerry
• Health Region: HSE South West
• University Hospital Kerry provides a wide range of acute and specialist services and plays a vital role in healthcare delivery across the South West region.
Application Details
• Application Method: Complete the official application form and submit via Rezoomo
• Application Link: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/91940
• Job Specification
• Applicant Information Document
• Application Form
Informal Enquiries:
Mairéad O’Sullivan, Assistant Director of Nursing – Patient Flow
Tel: 087 3431003
Email: [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 10 February 2026 at 12:00
