Clincial Nurse Manager 2 HDU

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) – High Dependency Unit (HDU)

Dublin | Permanent Full-Time |

Are you an experienced Critical Care or Acute Medical/Surgical Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

We are delighted to partner with one of Dublin’s leading private hospitals in the recruitment of a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) for their High Dependency Unit (HDU). This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and patient-centred organisation renowned for clinical excellence, innovation, and investment in nursing development.

The Role

As CNM2, you will play a key leadership role within the HDU, supporting the nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care to patients requiring enhanced levels of monitoring and intervention. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the unit, ensuring effective resource utilisation, staff development, and excellent patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership within the HDU.
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Support, mentor, and develop nursing staff through education and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with national standards, hospital policies, and best practice guidelines.
• Manage staffing resources, rostering, and service delivery requirements.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and patient safety.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
• Participate in service development and strategic initiatives within the department.

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse with active NMBI registration.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration acute nursing experience.
• Significant experience within HDU, ICU, Critical Care, Acute Medical or Surgical services.
• Previous leadership or management experience at CNM1 level or equivalent desirable.
• Third-level qualification in management, leadership or a relevant specialty area preferred.
• Strong clinical judgement, communication and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, patient safety and staff development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Private health insurance contribution.
• Pension scheme.
• Educational support and funded professional development opportunities.
• Career progression within a leading private healthcare organisation.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes.
• On-site facilities and staff discounts.