Specific Purpose Contract, Full Time Hours
(Under the Governance of Mercy University Hospital Cork CLG.)
The Clinical Nurse Manager II (CNM2) is an essential member of the Nurse Management Team. The role involves the implementation and evaluation of nursing services, the maintenance of the optimum clinical environment, the clinical working environment and the enhancement of an effective clinical learning environment. The post is central to the co-ordination and management of activity and resources within the ward.
Responsibilities Include:
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Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of Oncology and Haematology patients.
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Maintenance and development of professional nursing standards.
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Management and support of all Nursing and Nursing Support staff in the clinical area in consultation with the Senior Nurse Management team.
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Maintenance of a safe environment for patients and staff within allocated resources.
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The promotion of multi-disciplinary team working to improve Oncology and Haematology patient outcomes.
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Effectively managing time and caseload to meet changing and developing service needs.
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Continuous evaluation of the Oncology/Haematology service to ensure it is effective and efficient.
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Implementing change as required to improve clinical practice.
Our Oncology/Haematology Department consists of two wards:
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St Therese's Oncology Day Unit - is an Oncology Day Case Ward which operates from Monday to Friday.
- St Bernadette's Oncology/Haematology Inpatient Ward - is a 5 bedded Inpatient Ward with Day Case Haematology Oncology patients.
Our CNM2's work a rotational roster so they work in both Wards. Rotations are usually 6 months in duration. They report to the CNM3 Oncology/Haematology Services.
Our specialties include colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, neuroendocrine, urogenital, multiple myeloma, lymphoma and chronic haematological malignancies.
Eligibility Candidate Criteria - Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
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Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI / Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais na hEireann) or entitled to be so registered.
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Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 2 must be in the speciality or related area
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Can demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.
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Have completed a Higher Diploma Level or equivalent (Level 8) in Oncology Nursing.
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Are proficient in Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) Administration.
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Possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
Closing date for applications is 1pm on Friday, 17th July 2026.
MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.
Mercy University Hospital (MUH)
MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,800 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.
We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services.
Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand. We recently opened our Blarney Rehabilitation Unit, a post-acute care specialist rehabilitation unit with 50 beds in Blarney, County Cork.
We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.
From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team. For fully registered NMBI recognised nurses, we offer a generous relocation package (if coming from abroad).
And we live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.
