Reference: SLIGO0625
Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager II (2119)
Category: Nursing & Midwifery
Contract: Permanent, Wholetime
Location: Sligo, Co. Sligo
Health Region: HSE West and North West
Date Posted: 22 December 2025
Closing Date: 12 January 2026 (12:00)
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Job Overview
An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Manager II (CNM II) within the Medical Directorate at Sligo University Hospital. This senior nursing role is ideal for experienced nurses ready to lead high-performing clinical teams, drive quality improvement, and enhance patient outcomes within a dynamic acute hospital setting.
This competition is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide clinical and professional leadership to nursing staff within the Medical Directorate
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care in line with national standards
• Manage staffing, rostering, and skill mix to ensure safe service delivery
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, audits, and risk management processes
• Support education, training, and professional development of nursing teams
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient pathways
• Contribute to service planning and operational management at ward/unit level
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Nurse on the NMBI Register
• Significant post-registration clinical experience in an acute hospital setting
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience at CNM I or equivalent level
• Strong communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary Scale: Clinical Nurse Manager II (Grade 2119)
€61,463 – €77,666 per annum (HSE consolidated pay scales, effective Aug 2025)
• Permanent, whole-time contract
• Public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to continuing professional development and leadership training
Location & Employer Information
Sligo University Hospital is a major acute hospital providing a wide range of secondary and tertiary services to the North West region. The hospital is part of the Saolta University Health Care Group and plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality care to the community.
The employer for this post is the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s national public health service.
Application Details
• Application Method: Online applications via Rezoomo only
• Recruiter: HSE West and North West
• Proposed Interview Date: TBC
• Application Deadline: 12 January 2026 at 12:00
You will be redirected to the Health Service Executive’s official recruitment website to complete your application.
