Clinical Nurse Manager, Ailesbury Respite

ST. MICHAEL’S HOUSE

Ailesbury Respite Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1)

Full Time Permanent

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.

Vacancy exists for full-time permanent Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) role in Ailesbury

Ailesbury is a community respite house in Dundrum providing support to 70 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-CNM1:

· 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 3 years Staff Nurse years experience in the area of intellectual disability may apply.

· Have at least 3 years Staff Nurse experience in the area of intellectual disabilities

· Have at least 6 months 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).

· As a nurse manager within St Michaels House, be committed to the provision of a quality individualised service and to the principles of working in partnership with service users

· Possess a working knowledge of the Safeguarding Policy.

· Possess a strong commitment to the provision of a quality individualised person-centred service.

· Be committed to working as part of a team.

· Possess experience in key-working.

Desirable Criteria:

· Recognised management qualification desirable

· Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Salary Scale:

Successful candidates will be paid in line with the revised consolidated HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Scale. (Point 1 57,780 - Point 8 €68,046)

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

· HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)

· Premium Payments (Frontline staff)

· Sick Pay Scheme

· Paid Maternity Leave

· Pension

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Generous Annual Leave

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Training / CPD

· Career Progression

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm Friday 11th September 2026

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 position with St. Michael’s House.

· Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Please outline in your cover letter your suitability for the role considering the criteria in the above advert. Please ensure you submit a valid email with this application.

Informal enquires to Fiona Madden, CNM2 fiona.madden@smh.ie

Please note that interviews for these positions will be conducted using specifically developed competencies.

St. Michael's House Services is an equal opportunities employer

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.