Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (ID)

Cheeverstown House; Leinster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

HIQA compliant operation

Career progression

Job summary

Cheeverstown House in South Dublin is seeking a CNM1 to manage a designated centre, delivering high quality, person-centred care and leading a team of health and social care professionals.

The post requires NMBI registration (RNID) with 3+ years post-registration, management experience, and a strong commitment to HIQA standards and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Registered with NMBI in RNID Division with 3+ years post-registration, preferably in Intellectual Disability
• Applications from other nurses registered with NMBI will be considered
• Meet the Health Act (2007) Regulations (2013) requirements for PIC
• 2-3 years experience managing a team or service
• 3-5 years experience in the disability sector would be an advantage
• Must have a recognised management qualification
• Strong English communication skills (verbal & written)
• Full driving licence with access to use of own car

Responsibilities

• Discharge your role as Person in Charge in line with HIQA, Health Act (2007) and Regulations
• Manage allocated resources effectively
• Implement management systems to ensure safe, high quality service
• Ensure Cheeverstown policies and procedures are in place and up to date
• Implement safeguarding systems effectively in your areas
• Maintain an up-to-date Risk Register per policy
• Ensure Risk and Incident Management policies are followed
• Escalate risks to Divisional Lead through line manager
• Educate staff on regulations and their roles
• Continuously monitor and improve service quality through audits

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

English proficiency

IT skills

Education

Nursing qualification & RNID

Management qualification

Tools

HIQA knowledge

Healthcare IT systems

Job description

\"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 | Part time | Permanent

Purpose of the Post

The CNM1 role 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 in Intellectual 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-centred 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 12th October 2026 and 9th November 2026.

Cheeverstown is an equal opportunity employer.