Job Overview
The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 at Mayo University Hospital plays a key leadership role within the Home First Elderly Medicine service, supporting high-quality care for older patients presenting with frailty in emergency and acute settings. This Clinical Nurse Manager 2 position offers the opportunity to lead nursing practice, enhance patient flow, and promote integrated care for patients aged 75 and over.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and managerial leadership within the Emergency & Acute Medicine service.
- Coordinate and manage care for elderly patients presenting with frailty-related conditions.
- Support the implementation of the Home First model of care to optimise patient outcomes.
- Supervise, mentor and support nursing staff to ensure high standards of professional practice.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate safe and timely discharge planning.
- Ensure compliance with national HSE policies, clinical guidelines and governance frameworks.
- Participate in service development initiatives and quality improvement programmes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse with active registration on the appropriate division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of post-registration nursing experience relevant to the role.
- Proven nurse management experience with patients presenting to emergency and acute settings with frailty issues aged 75+.
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 2 pay scale.
- Specified Purpose Wholetime contract.
- Access to public sector pension scheme.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- Annual leave and benefits in line with HSE guidelines.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Mayo University Hospital, Co. Mayo, operating under HSE West and North West. The hospital provides acute and specialist services to the region and is committed to delivering patient-centred care for older persons through integrated emergency and acute medicine pathways.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
To apply, please submit your application online via the official recruitment portal
Informal Enquiries:
Ms. Deirdre Gill, CNM3 Emergency & Acute Medicine – Tel: 094 9042382 – Email: [email protected]
Ms. Éilish Kelly, ADON Emergency & Acute Medicine – Tel: 094 9021733 – Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 16 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
