Job Overview
This Clinical Nurse Manager Galway opportunity at Galway University Hospitals offers a senior leadership role within a dynamic surgical hub environment. The successful candidate will lead theatre nursing services, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety, and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse to advance their leadership career within the public healthcare system.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and management within the surgical hub theatre setting
- Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in line with HSE standards
- Coordinate staffing, resources, and theatre scheduling effectively
- Support and mentor nursing staff to maintain professional development
- Implement quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance practices
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with policies
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse with active registration on the NMBI register
- Significant post-registration experience in theatre nursing
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience in a clinical setting
- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and perioperative care
- Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development and quality care
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary Scale: €62,078 – €78,443 (incremental HSE pay scale, including LSI opportunities)
Employment Type: Permanent Wholetime
Benefits include public sector pension scheme, annual leave entitlements, and access to ongoing professional development and training.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Galway University Hospitals, part of the HSE West and North West region, serving communities across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway. The hospital provides a busy and supportive clinical environment with opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
Application Details
Reference: G10929
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Recruiter: HSE West and North West
For informal enquiries, contact:
Ms Colette Hardiman, Assistant Director of Nursing
Email: [email protected]
Apply online via the link below:
Last Day to Apply: 06 May 2026 at 10:00 AM
