Clinical Nurse Manager

Nazareth Care Ireland

126 permits (2026)Dublin, D, IEFull-timePosted 6 days ago

Job Description

Clinical Nurse Manager

Nazareth House Dublin | Malahide Road, Grace Park, Dublin 3 (D03 KW08)

Reporting to: Director of Nursing

About Us

Nazareth House Dublin is a lively, welcoming nursing home with 120 single en-suite bedrooms across three floors. Our residents enjoy a chapel, hairdressing salon, activities room, library and more. We're a short walk from Clontarf DART Station and easily reached by public transport.

Everything we do is guided by our core values: Compassion, Respect, Hospitality, Patience, Love and Justice.

The Role

We're looking for a kind, caring and capable Clinical Nurse Manager to help us deliver the highest standards of nursing and social care, tailored to the individual needs of each resident. You'll be a visible, hands-on leader working alongside an experienced, multicultural team of healthcare professionals, and a key point of contact for residents, families and visitors.

What You'll Do

Lead clinical practice: ensure best clinical standards and home policies are followed, carry out comprehensive resident assessments, and manage and escalate clinical and non-clinical issues to the Director of Nursing as needed.

Oversee medication management: supervise medication administration, manage monthly ordering and stock inventory, and work with GPs and pharmacy on medication reviews and audits.

Support and develop staff: work alongside Staff Nurses and Care Assistants, contribute to training and performance appraisals, and deliver in-house mandatory training such as infection control, palliative care and responsive behaviours.

Drive quality through auditing: review new admissions, oversee environmental, hand hygiene, medication and health & safety audits, complete risk assessments, and audit V-Care and ViClarity documentation.

Be an ambassador for the home: engage daily with residents and families, and resolve complaints promptly at the point of contact.

Support senior management: manage rosters, attend handovers, implement Health & Safety policy, and deputise for senior management during annual leave.

What We're Looking For

BSc in General Nursing or equivalent

Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)

At least 2 years' experience in a similar role

Management training or experience is an advantage, or a willingness to complete a relevant management course

Thorough understanding of HIQA Standards for residential care settings for older persons, including notifiable incidents

Knowledge of the Health Act 2007 (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People) Regulations 2009

Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills

Sound decision-making, with the ability to motivate yourself and others and work on your own initiative

A team player who is results-driven and passionate about resident care

What We Offer

Competitive salary

PRSA pension fund

Employee Assistance Programme

Statutory sick pay

Free parking

Bike to Work scheme

Refer a Friend programme

Uniform provided

A supportive environment to develop your skills and grow your career

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a compassionate, positive person who wants to make a real difference in the lives of older people, we'd love to hear from you.

Nazareth Care Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

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