An excellent leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager 2 to join the Medical Assessment Unit at Mallow General Hospital. This permanent, wholetime role is ideal for a senior nurse seeking to lead high-quality patient care within a dynamic acute setting.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in clinical governance, staff leadership, and service development within the Medical Assessment Unit.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage nursing services within the Medical Assessment Unit
• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care
• Manage staffing, rostering, and skill mix to meet service demands
• Support and mentor nursing staff, fostering professional development
• Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, and risk management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
• Uphold HSE policies, procedures, and professional standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Nurse on the NMBI Register (General Division)
• Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience, including relevant acute medical experience
• At least 2 years’ experience at CNM1 level or equivalent leadership role
• Demonstrated leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Desirable: Management or leadership qualification
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary Scale (CNM2 – Grade 2119): €61,463 – €77,666 per annum (LSI inclusive), in line with HSE consolidated pay scales
• Permanent, wholetime contract
• Pension scheme and public service benefits
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Location & Employer Information
Mallow General Hospital is a key acute hospital serving North Cork and surrounding regions, providing a broad range of medical and surgical services. The post is within the Health Service Executive, Ireland’s national public health service, offering strong career progression and stability within the public healthcare system.Application Details
Informal Enquiries
Patricia Moloney, Director of Nursing
Tel: 022 30300 | Mobile: 087 1301584
Email: Patricia.Moloney@hse.ie
Closing Date: 16 February 2026, 12:00 PM
