Clinical Nurse Manager I (Medical Oncology).

Role: 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 rare opportunity to join a service at the forefront of cancer treatment in Ireland, where you will play a key leadership role in delivering exceptional patient care while supporting and developing a highly skilled nursing team.

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.