Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Theatre) — University Hospital Waterford
University Hospital Waterford is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Theatre) on a permanent, whole-time basis. This is a senior clinical nursing leadership role within the Theatre Department, offering an exceptional opportunity to shape perioperative care delivery at one of Ireland’s busiest acute hospitals in the HSE Dublin and South East region.
About the Role
The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Theatre) — known in Irish as Bainisteoir Altra Cliniciúil 2 (Obrádlann) — is a pivotal leadership position within the Theatre Department at University Hospital Waterford. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management and clinical oversight of theatre nursing services, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centred surgical care. This role demands both strong clinical expertise and the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a dedicated nursing team in a fast-paced, specialist environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and management across the Theatre Department, ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care.
- Manage and support the theatre nursing team, including staffing, rostering, and professional development.
- Oversee standards of practice, infection prevention and control, and compliance with national and local clinical governance frameworks.
- Act as a key point of contact between theatre nursing staff, surgeons, anaesthetists, and wider multidisciplinary teams.
- Support continuous quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, protocols, and procedures relevant to perioperative care.
- Ensure appropriate resource management, including equipment, consumables, and staffing levels.
- Deputise for senior management as required and contribute to strategic planning within the department.
Requirements and Qualifications
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 grade as set out by the HSE and NMBI. This typically includes:
- Current, live registration on the active Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Relevant post-registration experience in a theatre/perioperative setting.
- Demonstrated experience in nursing management or senior clinical leadership.
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.
Full eligibility criteria are available in the Job Specification accessible via the Rezoomo application portal.
Salary
€62,699 – €79,227 per annum (HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 2 — Theatre scale, 11-point scale, plus Long Service Increments where applicable). Based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 June 2026. Placement on the scale is subject to relevant experience.
Location
University Hospital Waterford is the largest acute teaching hospital in the South East of Ireland, serving a catchment population of over half a million people across counties Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow, and South Tipperary. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of emergency and elective services and is a major centre for surgical specialties. Waterford city offers excellent quality of life, with strong transport links, vibrant culture, and easy access to the coast and countryside of the South East.
Contract Type
Permanent Wholetime.
A panel may be formed from this campaign for University Hospital Waterford, from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online via Rezoomo. To apply, visit: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/99466/
Reference: 26UHWN1406
Informal Enquiries
For further information about the role, please contact:
Ms Aileen Dowling, CNM3 Theatre Department, University Hospital Waterford
Tel: 051 842645
Email: aileen.dowling@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 29 June 2026 at 2:00 PM
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