Cork University Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager 2 to lead Perioperative Ward 4B in Wilton, Cork. This Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Cork opportunity offers a dynamic leadership role within a busy acute hospital environment, supporting high standards of perioperative patient care. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in clinical governance, team management, and service development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional and clinical leadership within Perioperative Ward 4B.
- Manage and support nursing and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective patient care.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
- Oversee workforce planning, rostering, and resource allocation.
- Promote a culture of quality improvement and patient safety.
- Participate in audit, risk management, and service development initiatives.
- Support staff education, training, and performance management.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse with current registration on the NMBI register.
- Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience, including relevant perioperative experience.
- Previous management or supervisory experience at CNM1 level or equivalent.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance and quality assurance frameworks.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary scale: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Grade Code 2119) – €62,078 to €78,443 (LSI) per annum (as per February 2026 consolidated HSE pay scales).
- Specified Purpose Wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme and comprehensive leave entitlements.
- Access to ongoing professional development and leadership training.
- Employee wellbeing supports and HSE staff benefits.
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 teaching hospitals, providing a wide range of specialist services and serving a diverse patient population across the region.
The post is advertised by HSE South West and is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Application Details
Please complete the official application form and submit your application through the Rezoomo recruitment platform:
- Apply via Rezoomo – Reference CUHN95472
- Download and carefully review the Job Specification and Application Form available at the bottom of the advertisement page before applying.
Informal enquiries can be made to:
- Emer Neau, Assistant Director of Nursing
- Email: emer.neau@hse.ie
- Phone: 087 7474210
Last Day to Apply: 15 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
