Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM2)
Location: Clearbrook Nursing Home, Finglas, Dublin 11
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Contract: 72 hours per fortnight – 12-hour shifts
Clearbrook Nursing Home is actively seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM2) to join our dedicated team.
We are a private, family-run nursing home offering excellent pay and conditions, a supportive working environment and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, development and progression.
About Clearbrook
Clearbrook is a modern, purpose-built 90-bed nursing home located in Finglas, Dublin 11.
Our philosophy is simple yet powerful. Everything we do is guided by four key pillars:
- Person-centred care
- Meaningful activities
- Excellent dining
- Commitment to infection prevention and control
We hire people who share our ethos and are committed to providing the highest standard of care while promoting dignity, independence and quality of life for our residents.
Working Hours & Benefits
- Full-Time: 72 hours per fortnight
- Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts
- Contract: Permanent
- Paid breaks
- Sunday: 25% premium pay
- Bank Holidays: Double pay
Job Summary
The CNM2 will support the Director of Nursing and senior management team in the clinical leadership and day-to-day management of Clearbrook Nursing Home.
The role combines strong clinical leadership with hands-on nursing care and requires the successful candidate to ensure that residents receive safe, holistic and person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity and quality of life.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Provide effective clinical leadership, support and guidance to nursing and care staff.
- Support the Director of Nursing in the day-to-day clinical management of the nursing home.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and person-centred care to residents.
- Lead and support nursing teams in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care.
- Promote effective multidisciplinary teamwork and communication.
- Support the training, mentorship and professional development of nursing and care staff.
- Ensure high standards of clinical documentation and record management are maintained.
- Support best practice in key clinical areas, including wound management and pressure area care.
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, hygiene and resident safety.
- Promote residents' dignity, independence, choice, privacy and respect at all times.
- Support the management of daily staffing and rosters to ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
- Identify, manage and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
- Support clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure policies, procedures, clinical protocols and best-practice standards are implemented and maintained throughout the nursing home.
Qualifications & ExperienceEssential
- Recognised nursing qualification
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Clinical Nurse Manager role within an Irish nursing home setting
- QQI Level 6 qualification in Leadership or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Strong clinical leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Must be legally permitted to work in Ireland without visa sponsorship
Desirable
- Previous experience in the care of older persons
- Additional management or leadership qualification
- Strong IT skills
- Experience in clinical governance, audits and quality improvement
What We Offer
- Highly competitive rates of pay
- Paid breaks
- 25% Sunday premium
- Double pay on Bank Holidays
- Free staff meals
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Paid induction and ongoing training
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive, family-run working environment
- On-site parking
- Excellent transport links
Sponsorship: Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in Ireland without requiring employer sponsorship.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: On-site – Finglas, Dublin 11
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €25.50-€27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Food allowance
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
