Job description

Nurse Educator / Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2)

Mental Health Services | South Dublin

An Exciting New Opportunity Has Arisen!

Our client, a leading Mental Health Approved Centre in South Dublin, is seeking an experienced and passionate Nurse Educator / Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) to join their dynamic team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated nursing professional to play a key role in shaping clinical excellence through the coordination, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality education and training programmes. The successful candidate will support the ongoing professional development of nursing and multidisciplinary staff while promoting evidence-based practice and patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based, quality-assured education and training programmes across the Approved Centre.
• Support the professional development of Registered Nurses across all grades and disciplines.
• Facilitate education and training for Health Care Assistants and other relevant healthcare professionals.
• Lead on clinical learning initiatives, mandatory training programmes, and competency development.
• Promote best practice standards in mental health nursing and clinical care.
• Support the implementation of national policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor for staff across the organisation.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and continuous quality enhancement.

Essential Requirements

• Registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Nurse Tutor with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• Dual qualification in General Nursing and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing is highly desirable.
• A proven track record in clinical education, staff development, and training delivery.
• Strong leadership, organisational, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within a Mental Health Service or Approved Centre.
• Experience developing and evaluating education programmes.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, quality improvement methodologies, and accreditation requirements.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary learning and workforce development initiatives.

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to influence and develop nursing practice across a respected mental health service.
• A supportive, progressive, and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Leadership role with significant impact on staff development and patient care outcomes.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about education, clinical excellence, and supporting the next generation of mental health professionals, we would love to hear from you.