Job Reference: G11189
Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE)
Hospital: Galway University Hospital
Health Region: HSE West and North West
Contract: Permanent Wholetime
Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Code 2127)
Category: Nursing & Midwifery
Date Posted: 19 December 2025
Closing Date: 06 January 2026 at 10:00
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Job Overview
Galway University Hospitals are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) to provide clinical leadership within a surgical nursing environment. This is a permanent whole-time opportunity offering career progression within a major acute teaching hospital and the wider HSE West and North West region.
This role is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and is ideal for nurses looking to advance into a structured leadership position within surgical services.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide professional leadership and manage the delivery of high-quality patient care
• Support, supervise, and develop nursing staff within the surgical unit
• Ensure clinical practice complies with HSE policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines
• Coordinate daily ward activity, staffing, and patient flow
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and patient safety
• Participate in audit, education, and service development initiatives
• Act as a role model for clinical excellence and professional conduct
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of post-registration experience in surgical nursing
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience at ward level
• Strong communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary Scale (CNM1 – Grade 2127): €56,642 – €66,705 per annum (1 August 2025 rates)
• Permanent whole-time contract
• Access to public service pension scheme
• Annual leave and paid sick leave in line with HSE terms
• Ongoing education, training, and leadership development opportunities
Salary scales are in accordance with Department of Health Consolidated Pay Scales.
Location & Employer Information
Galway University Hospitals form part of the Saolta Hospital Group and provide a comprehensive range of acute and specialist services to the west of Ireland. As part of the Health Service Executive, staff benefit from structured career pathways, strong governance frameworks, and national clinical programmes.
Application Details
• Recruiter: HSE West and North West
• Location: Galway University Hospitals, County Galway
• Proposed Interview Date: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date (minimum one week’s notice normally provided)
• Informal Enquiries:
Edel Kelly, Assistant Director of Nursing
University Hospital Galway
📞 091 54 4035
✉️ [email protected]
• Official Application Link:
