University Hospital Limerick is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Manager 3 to join its Medicine Directorate under the Health Service Executive. This specified-purpose, wholetime role offers an opportunity to lead service delivery, enhance patient care, and contribute to a high-performing acute hospital team in the Mid West region.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee nursing operations within the Medicine Directorate
• Manage staffing, rostering, and resource allocation
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and compliance with HSE standards
• Support clinical governance and contribute to strategic planning
• Provide professional leadership, coaching, and supervision to nursing teams
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to optimise patient flow and outcomes
• Ensure adherence to legislative, policy, and professional guidelines
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered General Nurse with NMBI
• Minimum required post-registration nursing experience for CNM3 grade
• Proven leadership, service-management, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams in a dynamic acute care environment
• Experience in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (233X)
• Salary scale (from 1 August 2025): €70,725 – €79,872 per annum
• Contract: Specified Purpose, Wholetime
• Employment type: Full-time, HSE public sector role
• Access to full HSE benefits including pension, leave, and career development
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at University Hospital Limerick, County Limerick, within the HSE Mid West region.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national public health service, delivering acute, community, and social care services across the country.
Informal enquiries:
• Ms. Majella Corkery, Director of Nursing, Medicine Directorate
Email: [email protected]
• Recruitment queries: [email protected]
Application Details
• Reference: HSEMW31925
• Closing date: 19 December 2025 at 12:00
• Open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
