Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Macroom in Macroom

About the Role

Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Macroom

Macroom, County Cork, Ireland

Full time, Permanent

€57,780 - 70,087

Closing date: 3 Nov 2026, 22:59

The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM 1) will be one of:

• Clinical and professional leadership and development in the team members, including the development, orientation, and supervision of nursing/non-nursing staff by means of supervision and delegation, local induction training/orientation of new staff.
• Facilitating clinical experience and supervision of student nurses.
• Play a key role in supporting the Person In charge (PIC), to achieve regulatory compliance and will deputise in the absence of the CNM2/PIC.
• To be responsible for providing a high standard of evidence based clinical care and other supports to people we support (PWS), provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Nursing Qualification recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBI) (Registered Nursing Intellectual Disability preferred).
• Currently registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hEireann) or entitled to be so registered.
• Have not less than three years relevant post registration experience.
• On application candidates must have valid work permissions and the legal right to work and reside in Ireland.
• Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
• A full understanding of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and decision-making skills.
• A strong commitment to inclusion, advocacy and person-led planning.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A full clean driver’s license is essential for the role.

Details

We are now recruiting a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 for our Residential services in Macroom. This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Manager 1’ to step into a professional role, guiding dedicated teams to deliver meaningful experiences in line with HIQA standards and organisational values.

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities is one of the top 150 Employers in Ireland.

Our organisation is deeply embedded in communities and we are one of the largest not-for-profit organisations in Munster.

Horizons supports people with an intellectual disability and additional needs such as autism or physical and medical conditions.

We empower people to live a life of their choosing, connected and participating in their communities. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) guides our services and we play an important role in the future direction of the sector.

We are committed to inclusion and social change.

We work to make Cork a more inclusive and diverse place to live, work and learn. The ongoing mission of the organisation is to provide a range of rights-based, person-centered, community-based, self-directed services and supports to enable people to live a life of their choosing. We comply with the standards outlined in The Charities Governance Code, which is developed and monitored by the Charities Regulator. Values

All of our work is aligned with four organisational values:

• Person-centred
• Honest
• Kind
• Creative

All of our work is aligned with four organisational values: Person-centred, Honest, Kind, Creative.

At Horizons we deliver vital services and supports to over 3,500 children and adults.

Every individual has different needs and goals in their lives. We support people who live in residential settings, people who attend day centres, community hubs and training centres. We support children through our disability network teams. We support people to live independently and gain employment opportunities. We provide support such as speech and language therapy; art and creative arts therapy; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; psychology; physical activity and sports; and dietetics.

Our team is made up of 1600 staff who work across our ever-expanding network of over 120 locations across Cork city and county.

Skills and attributes

• Leadership skills
• Team work
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Completed application forms must be submitted by Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

See attached full Job Description.

Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill any future permanent or temporary, fulltime, or part time Clinical Nurse Manager 1 roles that may arise across Horizons.

Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie

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