Clinical Nurse Manager

Location: On site / Grace Park, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D03 KW08, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Nursing & Midwifery
Salary: Competitive salary

Clinical Nurse Manager

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 elevate 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

• Employee Assistance Programme
• 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.