HSE Mid West is seeking applications for the position of Clinical Nurse Manager 2 in Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Planning based in Limerick. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers experienced nursing professionals the chance to contribute to strategic workforce planning initiatives that support high-quality patient care services across HSE Mid West Acute Services.
This Clinical Nurse Manager 2 role in Limerick is ideal for candidates with strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills who are passionate about nursing workforce development, service planning, and healthcare improvement within a dynamic acute hospital environment.
Reference
Reference: HSEMW16126
Job Overview
The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 will play a key role in supporting Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Planning functions across HSE Mid West Acute Services. The successful candidate will work closely with senior nursing leadership teams to support workforce coordination, operational planning, recruitment initiatives, and service delivery improvement.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to influence healthcare workforce strategies while working within a collaborative and progressive healthcare setting in Limerick.
Key Responsibilities
- Support nursing and midwifery workforce planning activities across HSE Mid West services
- Assist with staffing coordination, workforce analysis, and resource planning initiatives
- Collaborate with nursing management teams to support operational workforce requirements
- Contribute to recruitment planning and retention strategies within acute healthcare services
- Maintain accurate workforce data, reporting, and workforce planning documentation
- Support service improvement projects and workforce development programmes
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, professional standards, and governance frameworks
- Promote effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse with active Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) registration
- Previous nursing management or leadership experience within an acute healthcare setting
- Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in workforce planning, staffing coordination, or service management is desirable
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent administrative and report preparation skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement
Salary, Benefits and Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Grade 2119 pay scale within the Health Service Executive. This is a permanent whole-time position offering long-term career progression opportunities within HSE Mid West.
Benefits may include public sector pension entitlements, annual leave, professional development opportunities, and access to HSE employee wellbeing supports.
Working hours will be in line with HSE requirements for a permanent whole-time post.
Location and Employer Information
This Clinical Nurse Manager 2 position is based in Limerick within HSE Mid West Acute Services. HSE Mid West provides a wide range of acute healthcare services across Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary, supporting patient-centred care and healthcare service development throughout the region.
The successful candidate will join a professional healthcare environment focused on workforce sustainability, nursing excellence, and continuous improvement across acute hospital services.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Employer: HSE Mid West
Employment Type: Permanent Wholetime
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Recruiter: HSE Mid West – Limerick, Tipperary and Clare
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
For informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact:
Ms. Mary Dalton
Email: maryfrances.dalton@hse.ie
Telephone: 087-2594960
For recruitment-related enquiries, contact: UHLRecruitment@hse.ie
