Clinical Nurse Manager 1

St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,953 people and has an impact on thousands of family members. The organisation is funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA and the Department of Education and Skills (figures from 1st May 2021). St. Michael’s House supports include residential supports and independent living.

Description

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1)

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract

St. Michael's House is a community-based organisation committed to providing a quality person‑centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. St. Michael’s House is committed to providing individualised supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers.

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) role in Lar Foley House.

Lar Foley House is a community residential house providing support to young adults and children with an intellectual disability and complex support needs. Staff provide a variety of nursing, social and emotional support needs.

Applications are invited for the post of CNM1. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and interested in providing opportunities for service users with a disability to develop their full potential in a compassionate and person‑centred environment.

Applications are invited for this position from suitably qualified candidates. This role requires a strong ability to lead a team and to problem solve, manage risk in a positive and proactive way and work on own initiative.

- Have an RNID qualification and be presently registered and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Other nursing disciplines with a minimum of 3 years staff nurse years’ experience in the area of intellectual disability may apply.

- Have at least 3 years staff nurse experience in intellectual disabilities.

- Have at least 6 months in staff support, taking the lead in teams, resource management, and administration duties.

- Be knowledgeable of Health Act 2007 and have experience and understanding of HSE, (2015) Interim Standards for New Directions.

- Have experience in the area of intellectual disability, complex health needs, positive behaviour support, advocacy and social inclusion.

- A working knowledge of safeguarding policy.

- Possess a strong commitment to the provision of a quality individualised person‑centred service.

- Possess experience in key‑working and have knowledge of the quality system.

- Evidence of continuous professional development.

Salary scale: €56,642 - €66,705 LSI

- Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay‑scale above.

Location: Lar Foley House

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

- Premium payments (Frontline staff)

- Paid maternity leave

- Cycle to work scheme

- Employee assistance programme

- Career progression

To Apply:

- A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.

- A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this role with St. Michael’s House.

- Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Informal enquires: Helen Crawford CNM2 at helen.crawford@smh.ie.

Closing Date: Monday, 5th November 2025 at 5:00pm

Interviews will be done in person

Please note that interviews for these positions will be conducted using specifically developed competencies.

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.

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