Portiuncula University Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager II to join its Special Care Baby Unit. This Specified Purpose Wholetime role offers the chance to lead neonatal nursing services in a Level 1 NICU environment. Applicants must demonstrate at least 2 years’ experience in a Level 1 neonatal intensive care unit.
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide clinical leadership within the Special Care Baby Unit
• Ensure safe, high-quality neonatal nursing care
• Support and supervise nursing and midwifery teams
• Manage staffing, rosters, and clinical governance processes
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes
• Contribute to service improvement and professional development initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered General Nurse / Registered Children’s Nurse / Registered Midwife with NMBI
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Level 1 neonatal intensive care unit (essential)
• Proven clinical leadership and team-management skills
• Strong communication, decision-making, and organisational abilities
• Commitment to high-quality neonatal care and continuous professional development
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager II (2119)
Salary Scale (1 August 2025): €61,463–€77,666 (LSI)
Contract Type: Specified Purpose Wholetime
Working Hours: Full-time rostered hours, including shifts, weekends, and nights as required
Public sector pension, leave entitlements, and HSE benefits apply.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Portiuncula University Hospital, County Galway, part of the Saolta University Health Care Group.
The hiring organisation is the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s national public healthcare provider.
Application Details
Apply Online: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/89495/
Reference: P3182
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 at 10:00
Proposed Interview Date: As soon as possible after the closing date
Informal Enquiries:
Ms. Deirdre Naughton, Director of Midwifery
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 090 962 4688
