Reference: CUHN94507
Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (2119)
Employment Type: Permanent Wholetime
Location: Wilton, Cork
Health Region: HSE South West
Job Overview
The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Theatre Recovery Cork role at Cork University Hospital offers an exceptional opportunity to lead and develop high-quality recovery services within a dynamic acute hospital environment. Reporting to senior nursing leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care in the Theatre Recovery Unit.
This permanent HSE position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers the chance to contribute to excellence in perioperative nursing practice within one of Ireland’s leading hospitals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional and clinical leadership within the Theatre Recovery Unit.
- Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care delivery.
- Manage staffing, rostering, and resource allocation to maintain service standards.
- Promote a culture of quality improvement, clinical governance, and patient safety.
- Support staff development, mentoring, and performance management.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise perioperative patient pathways.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, HIQA standards, and best practice guidelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse with active registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Minimum required clinical experience in perioperative or recovery nursing.
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance and quality assurance frameworks.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification desirable.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with February 2026 HSE Consolidated Pay Scales for Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Grade 2119): €62,078 – €78,443 (LSI) per annum.
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Public service pension scheme.
- Annual leave and sick leave entitlements in line with HSE policies.
- Opportunities for professional development and further education.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, one of Ireland’s largest teaching hospitals providing acute and specialist services. The hospital operates under the HSE South West region, delivering comprehensive healthcare services to the local and regional population.
Application Details
Please complete the official application form and submit through the HSE Rezoomo recruitment portal:
Apply via Rezoomo – Job Reference CUHN94507
Candidates are strongly advised to download, save, and read the full Job Specification and Application Form before applying.
Informal Enquiries:
Noreen O’Leary, Assistant Director of Nursing
Email: noreen.oleary@hse.ie
Phone: 086 7872340
Interviews: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice.
Last Day to Apply: 23 March 2026, 12:00 PM
