Clinic & Theatre Nurse Manager
Join one of Ireland’s leading ophthalmology providers and play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care. As a Clinic & Theatre Nurse Manager, you will lead clinic and theatre operations, supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding patient outcomes within a fast-paced, specialist healthcare environment.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to take ownership of the day-to-day clinical and operational management of our ophthalmology service in Cork. Reporting to the Clinical Operations Lead, you will oversee clinic and theatre performance, patient flow, workforce planning, quality standards and service delivery while supporting the ongoing growth and development of our team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of clinics and theatre services, ensuring safe, efficient and patient-centred care.
- Oversee staffing, rostering, resource allocation, stock management and theatre readiness across services.
- Coordinate surgical activity, optimise theatre utilisation and support the effective management of surgical lists.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing care across outpatient, theatre and urgent ophthalmic services.
- Monitor and improve patient flow, service performance and operational efficiency.
- Champion clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Lead incident management, risk management and continuous improvement activities.
- Coach, mentor and develop nursing, theatre, technician and administrative teams to achieve high performance.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee development initiatives.
- Maintain strong working relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to support service excellence.
- Contribute to operational planning and service development projects across the organisation.
- Support clinical and operational requirements across multiple IOES locations when required.
Requirements
Essential
- Current NMBI registration as a General Nurse (or equivalent nursing registration).
- Minimum 10 years’ post-registration nursing experience.
- Minimum 4 years’ leadership or management experience within a clinical, surgical or theatre environment.
- Previous theatre nursing and/or scrub nurse experience.
- Experience managing clinical operations, patient flow, staffing, rostering and service delivery.
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety principles.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams within a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel between clinic locations as required.
Desirable
- Previous ophthalmology experience.
- Experience supporting intravitreal injection clinics, ophthalmic assessments and ophthalmic casualty services.
- Knowledge of JCI standards and accreditation processes.
- JCHAPO qualification or willingness to undertake ophthalmic training.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Annual leave entitlement plus public holidays
- Pension scheme
- Paid training and structured onboarding programme
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to work within a specialist ophthalmology environment
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Modern clinical facilities and technology
- Career progression opportunities
- Regular team engagement and recognition initiatives
- Free on-site parking
About the Institute of Eye Surgery
At IOES, we’re united by a shared purpose: Seeing What Matters
Through our network of clinics across Ireland, we provide expert ophthalmic care delivered by experienced consultants, optometrists, nurses and support teams. Every member of our team plays an important role in helping patients protect and restore their sight.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At the Institute of Eye Surgery, we’re building a workplace where talented people can do their best work and feel they belong. We value diversity in all its forms and welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
Make a Difference with IOES
Every day, our teams help patients protect and restore one of their most valued senses: sight. If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead high-performing teams, influence patient outcomes and help shape the future of ophthalmic care, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your CV. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and early applications are encouraged.
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