Clinical Nurse Manager
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €60,916–€79,189 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Private
- Closes
- 5 Oct 2026
About the Role
Join Our Team as a Full-Time Clinical Nurse Manager at CareChoice Springcare Independent Living!
At CareChoice, we are committed to revolutionizing the healthcare experience. With a legacy of over two decades in the Nursing Homes Sector, we are embarking on a journey to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland.
Responsibilities
- The Clinical Nurse Manager will play a central role in Assessing, Planning, Implementing and evaluating care.
- The CNM will lead the team in delivering Person-Centered care to our service users.
- Preparing and Administrating Drugs in line with Company policy and ‘An Bord Altranais’ guidelines.
- Ensuring service user’s hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the service user’s dignity at all times.
- The CNM will be acting up for the Director of Nursing in their absence or in an emergency.
- Planning and allocation of teams with appropriate staff members, skill mix and levels of experience to meet the clinical demands and the continuity of care.
- The organisation of fair and accurate off duty rotas and co-ordinated holiday plans, other leave and parameters that apply to ensure that skills mix takes account of fluctuating workloads and maximizing available resources.
- Collaboration with the Director of Nursing in preparing, Implementing and evaluating budget and service plans within an agreed budget.
- Controlling the use of all supplies and the proper use of all equipment.
- Identifying projected needs through constant floor inventories and estimate appropriate limits of resource.
- The Clinical Nurse Manager will be leading by example and demonstrating a strong ‘team ethos’ being positive and motivational at all times.
- Encouraging, training and guiding team while maintaining a happy environment.
- Providing guidance and advice to all junior nursing and caring staff
Requirements
- 5 Years of post registration experience
- Proven track record in Team Management and performance management
- A Minimum of three Years in Care of Vulnerable Adults
- Continuous Professional Development
- Ability to manage and Motivate team
Details
Location: Kildare
Sector: private sector
Indicative salary: €60,916–€79,189 per year. This is the indicative HSE pay scale for this grade, not an employer-quoted figure.
Closing date: 5 Oct 2026
Frequently asked
- What are the main responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Manager role?
- The Clinical Nurse Manager will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, lead the team in delivering person-centered care, administer drugs, maintain service users' hygiene and personal care needs, act up for the Director of Nursing, plan and allocate teams, organize off-duty rotas, collaborate on budget and service plans, control supplies and equipment, identify projected needs, lead by example, encourage and train the team, and provide guidance to junior staff.
- What qualifications and experience are required for the Clinical Nurse Manager role?
- The role requires 5 years of post-registration experience, a proven track record in team management and performance management, a minimum of three years in the care of vulnerable adults, continuous professional development, and the ability to manage and motivate a team.
- What benefits does CareChoice offer to the Clinical Nurse Manager?
- CareChoice offers a rewarding working environment, competitive rates of pay, comprehensive induction training, training and development opportunities, free regular updating of mandatory training, an Employee Assistance Programme, a refer-a-friend bonus, free parking, and death in service.