Clinical Nurse Manager, Ailesbury Respite

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) - Ailesbury Respite

Permanent Full Time

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 full-time permanent Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) role in Ailesbury respite services.

Ailesbury is a community respite house in Dundrum providing support to 80 adults. No more than five individuals at a time are supported during their breaks to engage in community based activities. Staff provide for a variety of nursing, social and emotional support needs.

Applications are invited for this position from suitably qualified candidates. This role requires a strong ability to lead a team and to problem solve and work on own initiative.

Essential Criteria:

• Have a RNID qualification and be presently registered and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Other Nursing disciplines with a minimum of 5 years experience in the area of intellectual disability may apply. Have experience in the area of intellectual disability, complex health needs and positive behaviour support.
• Recognised accredited management qualification.
• Have a minimum of 3 years experience in management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care with responsibility for managing budgets and resources.
• Have experience in the area of staff support, taking the lead in teams, resource management and administration duties.
• Be knowledgeable of Health Act 2007 and have experience and understanding of HIQA Regulations (2013).
• A detailed working knowledge of Safeguarding Policy.
• Possess a strong commitment to the provision of a quality individualised person centred service.
• Be highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the key working model.
• Possess experience in key-working and have knowledge of the quality system.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Salary scale : €62,699 - €79,227 LSI

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

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:

• Audrey Corcoran - Audrey.corcoran@smh.ie

Closing date: 14th June 2026, 5:00pm

• We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for the interview dates etc. Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s)
• All interviews will be held 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 Services is an equal opportunities employer.