The post holder will be responsible for the provision of the Highest Standard of Nursing care to Acute Stroke/Geriatric/General medical patients within the unit.

The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate.

The salary scale for the post is: (01/06/2026)
€57,780 €58,828 €60,306 €61,810 €63,305 €64,809 €66,484 €68,046

We are currently recruiting to form a panel for upcoming vacancies in 2026-2027

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Manager -1 Rowan Ward, Connolly Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

We welcome enquiries about the role.

Contact Ruby Jose; Assistant Director of Nursing , please e-mail ruby.jose@hse.ie

Recruitment Queries:
For any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email hr.connolly@hse.ie

Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post possess:

1.Professional Qualifications & Experience 

i) Are registered in the relevant Division of the Register of Nurses kept by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered.

                                AND

ii) Have at least 3 years post registration experience (or an aggregate of 3 years post registration full time experience) of which 1 post registration full time experience (or an aggregate of 1 years post registration full time experience) must be in the specialty area or related area.

                               AND

iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.

                               AND

iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

2. Annual Registration

i) On appointment, Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Board Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).

                               AND

ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

3. Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirements

1. Demonstrate depth and breadth of Acute Geriatric/Medical experience in an Acute Hospital setting.

2. Demonstrate depth and breadth of Acute Stroke Care Management experience in Acute Hospital setting with Stroke services.

Additional Documentation

CHB CNM1 Rowan Ward Job Specification

CHB Additional Campaign Information Booklet online

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