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Clinical Nurse Manager 3 Theatre Manager

RecruitNet


Job Location:

Athlone - Ireland

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals nursing homes home care and community care.

We are urgently seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager 3 Theatre Manager for our hospital in Westmeath Ireland.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Theatre Department ensuring the safe efficient and high-quality delivery of nursing and clinical services with the patient at the centre of all activities.

  • Provide professional and operational leadership to nursing and support staff fostering accountability teamwork and excellence in perioperative care.

  • Oversee compliance with clinical safety and accreditation standards through audits walkabouts and quality monitoring ensuring continuous improvement.

  • Evaluate and enhance nursing care systems implementing evidence-based practices to optimise service delivery and patient outcomes.

  • Drive operational efficiency in theatre scheduling resource utilisation and performance while maintaining quality and patient safety standards.

  • Manage recruitment induction workforce planning and performance management ensuring appropriate skill mix and effective rostering.

  • Promote learning and professional development through structured education mentorship competency assessments and support for postgraduate study.

  • Lead quality improvement and risk management initiatives including audits KPI development incident reviews and implementation of corrective actions.

  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams patients and families maintaining transparency and high service standards.

  • Liaise regularly with the Director of Nursing participate in hospital committees and contribute to strategic planning financial management and accreditation compliance.



  • Requirements
    • Registered Nurse (NMBI) or hold an equivalent recognised qualification.
    • Minimum of five years recent post-registration experience in an acute hospital including at least two years in a management role at CNM3 level or equivalent.
    • Hold a postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing or a related field.
    • Demonstrate proven leadership operational management and decision-making skills.
    • Show experience in quality improvement clinical governance and service development.
    • Exhibit excellent communication problem-solving and organisational abilities.


    Benefits
  • Competitive salary and sign-on bonus

  • Full-time permanent employment contract

  • Continuous professional development and training opportunities

  • Supportive collaborative working environment

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

  • Opportunities for career progression

  • Free on-site parking

  • Bike-to-work scheme

  • Sick pay




  • Required Skills:

    Registered Nurse (NMBI) or hold an equivalent recognised qualification. Minimum of five years recent post-registration experience in an acute hospital including at least two years in a management role at CNM3 level or equivalent. Hold a postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing or a related field. Demonstrate proven leadership operational management and decision-making skills. Show experience in quality improvement clinical governance and service development. Exhibit excellent communication problem-solving and organisational abilities.