Regional Hospital Mullingar is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Theatre) to join its Theatre Department. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers experienced theatre nurses the chance to take on a key leadership role in delivering high-quality perioperative care within a busy acute hospital setting.
This role is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and management within the Theatre Department.
- Ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centred perioperative care.
- Support and supervise nursing staff in line with hospital policies and best practice guidelines.
- Coordinate theatre activities to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Promote continuous quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional standards.
- Contribute to workforce planning and staff development within the department.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Significant post-registration experience in Theatre Nursing.
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in the area of Theatre Nursing relevant to the role.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Strong communication, organisational and clinical decision-making abilities.
- Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Theatre) – Grade Code 2259 pay scale effective 1 August 2025 .
Salary Scale (1 August 2025):
- €56,642 – €66,705 per annum (8-point scale)
Benefits include:
- Public service pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlements in line with HSE policy.
- Access to HSE training and professional development programmes.
- Opportunities for career progression within HSE Dublin and Midlands.
Working hours are full-time, permanent (whole-time contract).
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Regional Hospital Mullingar / Ospidéal Réigiúnach an Mhuileann gCearr, serving patients across Westmeath and the wider Midlands region.
The post falls under HSE Dublin and Midlands, covering Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare, and parts of Dublin South and Wicklow.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Manager 1, Theatre Department, from which current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Application Details
To apply, please submit your application via the official HSE recruitment portal
Proposed Interview Date: Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks’ notice of interview (timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances).
Ensure your application clearly demonstrates your depth and breadth of Theatre Nursing experience relevant to the role.
Last Day to Apply: 16 March 2026, 12:00 PM
