Cork University Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator) to join its specialist cardiac services team in Wilton, Cork. This permanent wholetime opportunity offers a leadership role in delivering high-quality cardiac rehabilitation services within a leading acute hospital setting.
This Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Cork role is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers the opportunity to lead service delivery, support multidisciplinary collaboration, and enhance patient outcomes in cardiac care.
Job Overview
The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator) will lead and coordinate the cardiac rehabilitation programme at Cork University Hospital. The postholder will ensure the provision of safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care and service development in line with national cardiac care standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and professional leadership within the cardiac rehabilitation service.
- Coordinate and manage the delivery of comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programmes.
- Ensure high standards of patient-centred care in line with HSE policies and national guidelines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiology, physiotherapy, dietetics, and medical staff.
- Support audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service evaluation.
- Supervise, mentor, and support nursing and support staff.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with governance standards.
- Participate in education, training, and continuous professional development activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse with active registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Significant post-registration experience, including relevant cardiology or cardiac rehabilitation experience.
- Management or leadership experience at Clinical Nurse Manager level or equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation best practice and service delivery.
- Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to professional development and quality improvement.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
This post is aligned to the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Grade Code 2119) pay scale under the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (effective 1 August 2025) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
- Salary scale: €61,463 – €77,666 (LSI) per annum.
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlements.
- Access to ongoing professional development and training.
- HSE employment terms and conditions apply.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, within HSE South West (Kerry and Cork). Cork University Hospital is one of Ireland’s largest acute hospitals, delivering specialist and tertiary services to the region.
The employer is the Health Service Executive (HSE). This vacancy has been advertised via the HSE recruitment platform.
Application Details
Before applying, candidates must download, save, and read the Job Specification and Application Form located at the bottom of the official advertisement.
Application Method: Please complete the Application Form and submit through the Rezoomo recruitment page:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/91371
Informal Enquiries:
Diarmuid Nolan
Assistant Director of Nursing
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 087 3653102
Reference: CUHN91371
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (2119)
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Proposed Interview Date: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice.
Apply directly via the official employer page before 10 March 2026, 12:00 PM.
Last Day to Apply: 10 March 2026, 12:00 PM
