CNM 3 Operating Theatre

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational management of the Theatre Services Department, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
  


• Coordinate theatre activity, staffing, and resources to meet service demands and hospital objectives.
  


• Provide clinical and professional leadership, acting as a role model for best nursing practice and compliance with NMBI standards.
  


• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless perioperative care.
  


• Lead quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and clinical governance.
  


• Manage staff performance, rostering, appraisals, attendance, and professional development, creating a positive and supportive working environment.
  


• Support budget management, resource utilisation, and the procurement of clinical equipment to ensure efficient service delivery.
  


• Respond to clinical issues, complaints, and critical incidents in accordance with hospital policies and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
  


• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and contribute to achieving departmental and organisational objectives.
  


• Maintain professional competence through ongoing education, evidence-based practice, and participation in hospital initiatives, including emergency and major incident planning.
  

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse
  


• Be on the live register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
  


• Minimum 10 years proven clinical experience in an acute hospital, with at least 5 years in perioperative nursing
  


• Minimum 3 years in a managerial or CNM2 equivalent experience within a theatre environment
  


• Recognised post-registration qualification in perioperative nursing.
  


• Proven leadership and team management experience in a theatre environment.
  


• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, performance management and quality assurance
  


• Postgraduate qualification in leadership, management or health service management desirable
  


• Experience in clinical audit, change management and service innovation desirable
  


• Proven ability to build strong collaborative relationships across all disciplines
  


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
  


• Pension Scheme
  


• Critical Illness cover
  


• 25 to 28 annual leave days will apply in addition to leave in lieu of 10 public holidays
  


• Discounted inpatient and outpatient treatment rates
  


• Sick leave scheme
  


• Flexible working hours
  


• Financial support for career training & development
  


• Staff Care Services programme
  


• Career break scheme
  


• Discount pharmacy rates
  


• Subsidised restaurant