Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM)
Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM)
Sunhill Nursing Home, a proud member of Evergreen Care, is inviting expressions of interest from dedicated Registered Nurses for an exciting opportunity as a Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM). As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing clinical leadership, governance, and the quality of care we provide, we are expanding our CNM capacity.
This is a unique chance to progress into a clinical leadership role while maintaining your valuable hands-on nursing skills. You will join a kind, caring, and happy community focused on making a real difference in our residents' lives. The role offers a perfect blend of supernumerary responsibilities and direct clinical practice.
Your key duties will include:
Providing visible clinical leadership and mentorship to our nursing and healthcare teams.
Overseeing the quality, safety, and consistency of resident care.
Support nurses with complex clinical decision making and escalation of concerns.
Deputise for the Person in Charge and Deputy Person in Charge at weekends.
Monitor care plans, assessments and clinical documentation standards.
Support safe medication management and evidence based nursing practice.
Leading clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Support the review and management of important clinical risks and KPI'S.
Supporting staff development, from induction to professional growth.
Promote effective communication and partnership with residents and families
Liaise with the HSE and relevant external healthcare professionals, agencies and service partners.
Support referrals, appointments, hospital transfers and appropriate safe discharge planning where required.
Support compliance with HIQA regulations, national standards, organisational policies and best practice.
Working closely with the senior management team to drive clinical governance and continuous improvement.
If you are an ambitious nurse with strong clinical knowledge and a passion for person-centered care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding leadership position.
About this role
Step into a role that perfectly balances leadership with clinical practice. As a Clinical Nurse Manager, your days will be dynamic and impactful. You will predominantly work in a supernumerary capacity, providing crucial oversight, mentorship, and support to the nursing team. This involves guiding them through complex clinical decisions, monitoring care standards, and leading quality improvement projects.
Once a week, you'll engage in direct nursing care, keeping your clinical skills sharp and staying connected to the residents' needs. This hybrid model offers an excellent pathway for a nurse aspiring to move into management without leaving clinical practice behind. You'll receive a structured induction, dedicated mentorship from the senior management team, and numerous opportunities to develop your leadership, governance, and audit skills. This position is a fantastic stepping stone for your career progression in clinical management.
The Successful Candidate will
Hold current NMBI Registration
Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and professional judgement.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Show leadership potential and the ability to support and motivate colleagues.
Have an interest in clinical governance, quality improvement and staff development.
Be organised, proactive and able to prioritise effectively.
Be committed to high-quality, person centered care.
Development and Support
Structured induction into the CNM Role
Support and mentorship from the senior management team, Person in Charge, Deputy Person in Charge and General Manager.
Dedicated supernumerary CNM hours
Opportunities to develop leadership, governance, audit and quality improvement skills.
Support with ongoing professional and leadership development.
Previous CNM experience is desirable but not essential
What you will need
Required criteria
- Must hold current NMBI registration.
- Demonstrable strong clinical knowledge and professional judgement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven leadership potential and the ability to support and motivate colleagues.
- A genuine interest in clinical governance, quality improvement, and staff development.
- Must be organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively.
- A strong commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Desired criteria
- Previous experience in a Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) role.
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Mentoring & Coaching
Prioritisation
Problem Solving
Quality Management
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Supervision
Decision Making
Teamwork
Leadership
Communication
Providing Care
Nursing Qualification
Organisational skills
