Community Nurse Manager Care Connect Group

Care Connect Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Connect Group is recruiting a Community/Homecare Nurse Manager to lead and develop nursing services in the HSE South West region. The role reports to the Operations Manager and involves travel to support homecare delivery across the region.

The successful candidate will oversee quality management, staff development, and regulatory readiness, ensuring safe, person-centred care and adherence to clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-registration clinical experience in community services or homecare.
• Experience in regulated healthcare environments and home support readiness.
• Full, clean driver’s licence with access to own vehicle.
• Experience preparing for HIQA Inspections and HSE Audits.
• Strong IT proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and evaluation of the quality management framework.
• Involved in training and development of healthcare staff.
• Ensure competency assessments, client reviews and care plans are updated per legal requirements.
• Maintain robust systems for safe, effective, person-centred care delivery.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and prepare for home support regulations.
• Drive continuous quality improvement across services.
• Contribute to policies, procedures, and clinical standards; support strategic planning.
• Uphold the NMBI Code of Professional Conduct and guidelines.
• Support health and wellbeing of clients receiving home support; provide expert staff guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Mentoring

IT proficiency

Regulatory readiness

Driver's licence

Advanced Microsoft Office

Education

NMBI nursing registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The role

Care Connect Group are currently recruiting for Community/Homecare Nurse Manager to join our team reporting to the Operations Manager. This is a regional role based in HSE South West with travel required in line with service needs. Please note this is not a role working directly with the HSE

Duties & responsibilities of the role:

• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the company’s quality management framework.
• The successful candidate will be involved in the Training and development of healthcare staff
• Ensure Competency Assessments, Client Reviews and Care Plans are updated in line with our legal requirements
• Ensure robust systems are in place to support safe, effective, and person-centred care delivery.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory standards and prepare for the implementation of home support regulations.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives across services.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of organisational policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning and organisational development.
• Practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Code of Professional Conduct and relevant clinical guidelines.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional behaviour.
• Support the health, welfare, and social wellbeing of clients receiving home support.
• Offer expert advice, education, and guidance to staff to promote safe care practices.
• Support evidence-based decision-making in relation to client care and risk management.

Essential Requirements:

• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-registration clinical experience ideally within community services or care of the older person or Homecare services
• Experience working within a regulated healthcare environment and home support regulatory readiness
• Full, clean driver’s licence with access to own vehicle
• Experience preparing for HIQA Inspections and HSE Audits
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven capability to mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Strong IT proficiency including Microsoft Office applications

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to join Ireland’s newest Homecare Provider and make a meaningful impact on people’s lives by ensuring high quality, compassionate care is delivered daily. You’ll work with a collaborative team, access ongoing training, and contribute to the growth and improvement of homecare services.

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including Garda Vetting.