University Hospital Limerick is seeking applications for the position of Clinical Skills Facilitator Emergency Department CNM2 within the Urgent and Acute Care Emergency Directorate. This permanent whole-time nursing leadership opportunity offers experienced nursing professionals the chance to support clinical excellence, staff development, and patient care standards in one of Ireland’s busiest emergency care environments.
This Clinical Nurse Manager 2 role in Limerick is ideal for a motivated nursing professional with strong emergency department experience, leadership capability, and a passion for clinical education and workforce development within the acute healthcare sector.
Reference
Reference: HSEMW16926
Job Overview
The Clinical Skills Facilitator Emergency Department CNM2 will play a key role in supporting clinical learning, professional development, and evidence-based practice within the Emergency Department at University Hospital Limerick. The successful candidate will work closely with nursing leadership teams to enhance patient safety, support staff competency, and contribute to high-quality urgent and emergency care services.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on frontline emergency nursing services while contributing to education, mentorship, and continuous quality improvement across the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and facilitate clinical education and training initiatives within the Emergency Department.
- Promote evidence-based nursing practice and continuous professional development.
- Assist nursing staff in maintaining high standards of patient care and clinical competency.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to nursing staff and students.
- Contribute to quality improvement programmes and clinical governance initiatives.
- Support the implementation of HSE policies, procedures, and best practice standards.
- Assist with staff orientation, training programmes, and competency assessments.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Relevant acute hospital and emergency department nursing experience.
- Previous leadership or clinical education experience is desirable.
- Strong communication, mentoring, and organisational skills.
- Commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced emergency care environment.
- Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement, and healthcare standards.
- Experience supporting staff learning and professional development initiatives.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 2 pay scale and public sector terms and conditions. This is a permanent whole-time position offering access to public sector pension benefits, annual leave entitlements, professional development opportunities, and structured career progression within the HSE.
The role provides the opportunity to work within a dynamic emergency care setting focused on innovation, patient safety, and clinical excellence.
Location & Employer Information
Based at University Hospital Limerick, this role is situated within the HSE Mid West health region serving Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary. University Hospital Limerick is a major acute teaching hospital and a key centre for emergency and specialist healthcare services in the region.
The successful candidate will join a progressive emergency care team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient services while supporting workforce education, leadership, and continuous clinical improvement.
Application Details
Applications for this Clinical Skills Facilitator Emergency Department CNM2 job in Limerick should be submitted online through the official HSE recruitment portal.
Informal enquiries are welcome.
Contact Ms. Eimear Breen, Assistant Director of Nursing Urgent and Acute Care Emergency Directorate, University Hospital Limerick.
Email: Eimear.Breen@hse.ie
Telephone: 087-1877723
Contact Ms. Jennifer Khan, Director of Nursing Urgent and Acute Care Emergency Directorate, University Hospital Limerick.
Email: jennifer.khan@hse.ie
Telephone: 087 4515839
For recruitment process enquiries, contact: UHLRecruitment@hse.ie
Proposed interview date: 3rd July 2026
