Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (ID)

Cheeverstown House; Dublin; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheeverstown is seeking a CNM1 in South Dublin to oversee a designated centre and lead a health and social care team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred residential services and ensuring regulatory compliance with HIQA and Health Act standards.

The post requires NMBI RNID registration with 3+ years post‑registration, 2–3 years’ team management experience, and a recognised management qualification, plus strong communication and IT skills and a valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Registered with NMBI in the RNID division with at least 3 years post-registration experience
• 2–3 years’ experience managing a team or service
• 3–5 years’ experience in the disability sector is an advantage
• Must hold a recognised management qualification
• Strong communication skills and excellent English (oral and written)
• Full driving licence and access to have a car

Responsibilities

• Discharge the role of Person in Charge in line with HIQA requirements
• Manage resources effectively and deploy them where needed
• Implement and monitor management systems for safe, high-quality service
• Ensure Cheeverstown policies are up to date and implemented
• Safeguarding systems implemented in the responsibility areas
• Maintain an up-to-date Risk Register and manage risk/incidents
• Educate staff on standards and regulatory requirements
• Continually monitor and improve service quality via audits

Skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Leadership

English language

Driver's license

Education

NMBI RNID registration

recognised management qualification

Job description

Location: On site / South Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Nursing & Midwifery
Annual Salary range:from € 57,780.00 to € 68,046.00

“Enabling people with an intellectual disability to have full and meaningful lives through quality person centred services in partnership with families”

The Organisation:

Cheeverstown is a voluntary organisation, regulated by the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA).

We provide a wide range of person centered services including residential, respite and day services to almost 400 adults with an intellectual disability in the south Dublin area.

The role:

CNM 1 | South Dublin | Full time | Permanent

Purpose of the Post:

The CNM1role encompasses management of all aspects of the Designated Centre to include provision of a high quality, person-centred service to residents and effective management of a team of health and social care professionals to ensure delivery of the highest quality residential service.

In line with the strategic priorities and values of Cheeverstown, the Service User is placed at the centre of our circle of support. Therefore, flexibility in your working location is required in order to best support Service Users to achieve their individual desired goals and live full and meaningful lives.

Placement is in 1 Designated Centre in South Dublin.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively discharge your role as Person in Charge, in line with the requirements of HIQA, The Health Act (2007) and associated Regulations.
• Ensure that allocated resources are effectively managed and deployed.
• Implement management systems, which ensure that the service provided is safe, appropriate to the people we supports needs, of a high quality and effectively monitored.
• Ensure that all Cheeverstown policies and procedures are in place, up to date and effectively implemented in your areas of responsibility.
• Ensure that Cheeverstown Safeguarding systems and processes are implemented effectively in your areas of responsibility.
• Maintain an up-to-date Risk Register in line with the policy requirements.
• Ensure the Risk and Incident Management policies and procedures are implemented effectively in your service area.
• Ensure all necessary risks are escalated to your Divisional Lead, through your line manager, in a timely manner.
• Educate all employees on the standards and regulation (S.I.367) and their role in adhering to these.
• Continually monitor and improve the quality of the service, through observation and audit.

Person specification:

• Applications are invited from candidates who are currently registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland in the RNID Division,with a minimum of 3 years’ post registration experience, preferably inIntellectual Disability
• Applications from other nurses registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland will also be considered
• Meet the requirements of the Health Act (2007) Regulations (2013) with regard to the requirements of a Person in Charge.
• 2-3 years’ experience of managing a team or service
• 3-5 years’ experience in the disability sector would be an advantage.
• Must have a recognised management qualification
• Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
• Candidates will possess a high level of communication skills and strong command of English language (both verbally and written)
• Flexible, responsive to a person-centered approach and the individual needs and abilities of the person
• Candidates should be proficient in I.T.
• Full driver’s license and access to use of own car.

Other requirements specific to the post:

• Management experience and good leadership ability and team building skills
• Possess knowledge of developments in HSE Social Care Policy
• Strong skills in networking and promoting community inclusion and social outcomes.
• Knowledge of Irish Healthcare
• Knowledge of HIQA/Safer better healthcare standards
• Strong awareness of Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at risk of Abuse
• Strong understanding of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, with the knowledge to exercise this in care

Please note:All job offers are subject to two successful references, ongoing Garda Vetting, relevant qualifications, a satisfactory pre-employment medical and completion of mandatory training both online and onsite.Salary is in accordance with HSE CNM1 consolidated pay scales, depending on qualifications and experience.

A copy of the full job description is available by email at [e-mail] .

Induction week is provisionally scheduled to commence on 9th November 2026 and 30th November.

Cheeverstown is an equal opportunity employer.