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Clinical Nurse Manager I (Medical Oncology)
Clinical Nurse Manager I Medical Oncology
Location: Limerick
Department: Oncology Day Unit
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Scale: € 57,208 – 67,372 per annum (based on a 37.5-hour week)
Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a brand-new state-of-the-art Oncology Centre in Limerick, to recruit an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager I Medical Oncology.
This is a leadership role within the Oncology Day Unit, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to lead service delivery, support staff development, and drive quality, safety, and performance within a progressive cancer care environment.
As Clinical Nurse Manager 1, you will support the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 in the operational management of the Oncology Day Unit and ensure the highest standards of patient care, clinical governance, safety, and service delivery.
You will provide strong clinical leadership while maintaining a hands-on approach to patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit in the absence of the CNM2.
- Analyses workloads and skill requirements to meet patient care needs.
- Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments
- Delegates appropriate tasks to personnel, consistent with legal and professional guidelines and departmental standards.
- Maintains clear communications with the Clinical Nurse Manager regarding unit needs and/or incidents.
- Lead day to day planning, coordination, and resource management within the Oncology Day Unit
- Allocate workload and skill mix to meet patient care needs and maintain safe service delivery
- Assess staff competencies, delegate appropriately, and support best practice development
- Maintain clear communication with the CNM II regarding unit needs, incidents, and service priorities
- Drive continuous improvement, KPI delivery, and support Lean initiatives across the service
- Manage resources efficiently, liaising with the Operations Manager on service provision and requirements
- Lead practice development initiatives within the clinical area
- Lead and implement change management initiatives
- Maintain familiarity with all policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines relevant to the Oncology Day Unit
- Lead, facilitate, and participate in Lean projects across multidisciplinary teams
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- NMBI registration (General Division)
- Postgraduate (or equivalent) qualification in Oncology
- Management course completed
- Minimum 3 years oncology experience
- Competent in IV/oral chemotherapy, CVAD care, cannulation & venepuncture
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office), HR awareness, and change management experience
- ALS qualification (or willingness to undertake).
- Competent in IV and oral chemotherapy administration
- Competent in accessing, maintaining, and caring for CVAD devices
- Competent in IV cannulation and venepuncture
Personal Competencies
- Demonstrates professional knowledge, leadership, and clinical expertise
- Practices in accordance with nursing legislation and professional standards
- Applies evidence-based practice in clinical decision-making
- Demonstrates excellent planning, organisation, and time-management skills
- Effectively manages competing priorities and deadlines
- Demonstrates strong resource management and value-for-money awareness
Benefits:
- Comprehensive pension plan, and company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
- Critical Illness cover, for all employees up to the age of 66.
- Relocation package
- Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellness.
- Fully paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Annual leave of 27 days.
- Access to cutting edge Radiation therapy technology/equipment
Apply Now
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone on 089 9455139.
