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Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Theatre General Surgery

RecruitNet


Job Location:

Cork - Ireland

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals Nursing Homes Home care and Community care.

We are urgently seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Theatre General Surgery for a hospital in Cork Ireland.

Full timePermanent

Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical and professional leadership to nursing staff within the General Surgery Theatre.

  • Coordinate and manage the day-to-day running of the theatre ensuring safe efficient and high-quality patient care.

  • Act as a role model for best clinical practice and promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies HIQA standards infection prevention and control guidelines and NMBI standards.

  • Allocate staff and resources effectively to meet service demands.

  • Support supervise and appraise staff addressing performance training and development needs.

  • Collaborate with consultants anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

  • Maintain accurate documentation and reports related to clinical activity and staff management.




Requirements

  • Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

  • Demonstrate strong professional values and a commitment to patient safety and quality care.

  • Minimum of three years postgraduate acute care nursing experience including essential experience in a theatre setting.

  • Strong knowledge of general surgery.

  • Excellent knowledge of current nursing practices and clinical skills.

  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.

  • Preceptorship qualification and experience are desirable.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.



Benefits
  • Education Assistance programme.
  • Competitive salary comparable.
  • Relocation expenses.
  • Maternity Leave Cover
  • Weekend work allowance.
  • Excellent Contribution Pension Scheme.
  • Flexible working patterns available.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.



Required Skills:

Registered General Nurse with current registration on the NMBI Register. Minimum of 3 years recent post-registration experience in an acute theatre setting including General Surgery. Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing/Theatre Nursing is desirable. Proven leadership organisational and decision-making skills. Strong clinical competence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development (CPD). Knowledge of HIQA standards health and safety legislation and infection control practices.