Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Emergency Department
JOB DESCRIPTION
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 \- Emergency Department
Full time Permanent \- Positon
Reference No: 06\.015 (2026\)
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE* The CNM 1 will be responsible with the CNM 2, CNM3 and the ADON for the organisation and management of nursing care delivered to patients.
- Ensure a high standard of care is delivered safely to all patients in accordance with the Hospital policies and procedures.
- Ensure the use of evidence based practice and best practice standards for the patient by all staff.
- Liaise with Patient flow department regarding admission \& discharge of patients.
- Ensure that staffing levels and skill mix are appropriate and within the resource allocation.
- Create and promote open communications, healthy working relationships and stimulate initiative among the ward team.
- Work in collaboration with Clinical Facilitators to assist with education and mentoring of staff.
Tallaght University Hospital has recently been named a Trauma Unit. This exciting designation will allow staff to develop multiple potential career paths within the Emergency Department. Our Emergency Department is a national leader in simulation training. We train in multidisciplinary teams encouraging the inclusion of Nurses, Doctors, Health Care Assistants, Porters and Prehospital Practitioners. We have a track record of ensuring career progression and actively encourage ongoing professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS
1\. Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office:* Be registered in the General Division of the active Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
- Have 3 years post registration experience and a minimum of 1 year in the speciality or related area.
- Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing learning and professional development.
- Have proficiency in the English Language.
- The management course must include an examination/assessment process.
- Have a Postgraduate Diploma or relevant nursing course.
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004\). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.
3\. Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4\. Be of good character.
5\. Garda Vetting
Garda Vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital. Given the specialised nature of the services provided, your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and re\-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate. The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain satisfactory Garda clearance for you. You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal convictions acquired during the course of your employment. Should the Hospital obtain information from the Garda Vetting Unit to indicate that your Garda clearance report is not satisfactory and / or if you have supplied the hospital with false or misleading information in relation to your Garda clearance status, the Hospital reserves the right to withdraw or terminate this contract in accordance with Tallaght University Hospital Garda Vetting policy.
6\. Mandated and Designated Persons under Children First Act 2015
Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 specifies the classes of persons defined as Mandated Persons for the purposes of the Act. This includes a range of disciplines that are employed by the hospital including all medical practitioners, registered nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers and others. This includes staff working in adult services. All mandated persons have two main legal obligations under the Children First Act 2015\. Mandated persons, under the legislation are required to report any knowledge, belief or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed, is being harmed, or is at risk of being harmed. The Act defines harm as assault, ill\-treatment, neglect or sexual abuse, and covers single and multiple instances. Mandated persons are also required to assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. Designated Officer are required to receive reports of suspected child abuse or neglect from any person who is of the opinion that (a) a child has been or is being assaulted, ill\-treated, neglected or sexually abused, or (b) a child’s health, development or welfare has been or is being avoidably impaired or neglected. Full detailed list of mandated and designated staff together with details of their roles and responsibilities can be found on https://www.tusla.ie/children\-first. It is the responsibility of all staff employed by TUH to be aware of their roles and responsibilities under the legislation and to complete mandatory Children First Training.
PARTICULARS OF OFFICE
1\. The appointment is fulltime, permanent and pensionable.
2\. Remuneration:
Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health \& Children. Current remuneration with effect from 1st February 2026:
€57,208 by 8 increments to €67,372
*These particulars are subject to change in line with overall public pay policy. Point on scale allocated is based on relevant HSE Circulars*
3\. Pension arrangements and retirement age
There are three superannuation schemes currently in operation for staff in Tallaght University Hospital:
(a) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non\-New Entrant)
(b) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant)
(c) Single Public Service Pension Scheme
Please read carefully the summary of the criteria for the three superannuation schemes below. This will assist you in identifying which scheme membership is applicable to your employment circumstances.
(a) If you have been continually employed in the public service prior to the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks, you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non\-New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 60 and a Maximum Retirement Age of 65\.
(b) If you have been continually employed in the public service post the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks, you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 65\. There is no Maximum Retirement Age.
(c) If you have commenced employment in the public service as a new entrant or you are a former public servant, returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks, you will be included in the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from the 1st January 2013 with a minimum retirement age of 66 (rising to 67 and 68 in line with state pension changes). The maximum retirement age under this scheme will be age 70\.
4\. Duties:
The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 will perform such duties as are outlined in this job description.
5\. Hours of work:
Normal working hours are 37\.5 worked over 7 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.
6\. Probation:
The successful candidate will be appointed initially for a probationary period of 6 months. During the probationary period progress or otherwise will be monitored and at the end of the probationary period the service will (a) be certified as satisfactory and confirmed in writing or if not satisfactory, the probationary period may be extended by 3 months.
7\. Annual Leave:
Annual leave entitlement is 25 \- 28 working days (pro rata), depending on length of service, plus 10 Bank Holidays per annum as they occur. The annual leave year runs from 1st of April to 31st March each year.
8\. Sick Leave:
Payment of salary during illness will be in accordance with arrangements as approved from time to time by the Department of Health and Children.
9\. Termination of Office:
The employment may be terminated at any time by giving two months’ notice on either side except where circumstances are dictated by the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973/91\. The Management’s right under this paragraph shall not be exercised save in circumstances where the Management is of the opinion that the holder of the office has failed to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post or has misconducted himself/herself in relation to the post or is otherwise unfit to hold the appointment.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY* Maintain throughout the Hospital an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities.
- Encourage recognition of the patient as an individual, ensuring patients’ needs and comfort are given priority.
- This post is based in the Emergency Depa
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