Person In Charge – ID Service

Cpl Healthcare; Sligo; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supernumerary post

On-Call allowance

Company pension

Paid induction training

Career progression

Employee assistance

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare are partnering with our client to recruit a Person in Charge for established nurse-led intellectual disability units. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nurse Manager to join a highly supportive organisation focused on quality, regulation, and exceptional standards of care.

The role requires RNID/RPN/RGN with ID experience, 3+ years management experience, NMBI registration, and a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• RNID/RPN/RGN with Intellectual Disability experience.
• Minimum 3 years management or supervisory experience in health or social care.
• NMBI registration (Nurse Midwife/Irish Nursing & Midwifery Board).
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and oversee service operations.
• Mentor and support new staff and ongoing training.
• Maintain regulatory records and support HIQA compliance.
• Promote a positive, collaborative team environment and support on-call roster.

Skills

Intellectual Disability experience

Management experience

NMBI registration

Driving licence

Education

Level 7 Nursing Degree

Level 6 Management qualification

Job description

Person in Charge (Nursing)

Salary: €56,000 – €60,000

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (Some On-Call)

Service: Nurse-Led, Intellectual Disability

Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Supernumerary Role

Overview

Cpl Healthcare are partnering with our client, a growing provider of nurse-led ID services, to recruit a Person in Charge (PIC) for established units.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nurse Manager to join a highly supportive organisation focused on quality, regulation, and exceptional standards of care.

Who We’re Seeking

We invite interest from:

• RNID, RPN, or RGN with Intellectual Disability experience (preferred)
• Candidates with 3+ years recent management/leadership experience in health or social care
• NMBI registered nurses with a passion for supporting young people with ID

Role Purpose

The PIC will manage nurse-led services in line with HSE policy, HIQA standards, and Department of Health regulations. You will work autonomously, ensuring the highest level of service delivery, staff support, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Service Leadership

• Lead shifts and oversee service operations
• Support service users through evidence-based, person-centred care
• Assess needs and contribute to individualised care planning

Training & Development

• Mentor and support new staff
• Assist in coordinating ongoing staff training and skill development

Compliance & Quality

• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory records
• Conduct audits, support quality improvement initiatives, and ensure HIQA compliance

Teamwork & Communication

• Promote a positive, collaborative team environment
• Support the On-Call roster as part of senior management

Essential Criteria

• Level 7 Nursing Degree & valid NMBI registration
• Minimum 3 years management or supervisory experience
• Level 6 Management qualification (or willingness to obtain with company support)
• Proven experience managing regulated services
• Full driving licence & access to vehicle

Benefits

• Competitive salary + incremental scale
• Supernumerary post
• Bonus option & allowances (including On-Call)
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with long-service increments)
• Enhanced maternity benefit
• Income protection scheme
• Excellent staffing ratios
• Multidisciplinary team support
• Paid induction training
• Strong focus on professional development & career progression
• EAP and Bike to Work Scheme