Clinical Nurse Manager

Applications are invited for the following post:

Full-time specific purpose contract Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) in Baldoyle Day Service and Chanel Local Centre.

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 a full-time Fixed-Term Contract Clinical Nurse Manager 2 in Baldoyle Day Service & Chanel Local Centre, both are located in Baldoyle. Both day services support a total of 34 service users across the 2 locations. Both services are on the same campus . The CNM2 will be responsible for managing 2 staff teams comprising of a variety of skill mixes, from Direct support workers, social care workers to staff nurses with the support of CNM1s in both locations .

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. This role requires a strong ability to lead a team, to problem solve, and to work on one’s own initiative.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold an RNID qualification and be currently registered and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Applicants from other nursing disciplines with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the field of intellectual disability may also apply.
• Hold a recognised accredited management qualification.
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role within health or social care, with responsibility for managing budgets and resources.
• Demonstrate experience in staff support, leading teams, resource management, and performing administrative duties.
• Be knowledgeable of the Health Act 2007 and have experience and understanding of the National Policy and HSE, (2015) Interim Standards for New Directions
• of the National Policy and HSE, (2015) Interim Standards for New Directions
• Have the clinical, managerial & administrative capacity to properly discharge functions of the role
• Experience in group facilitation/education.
• Be able to support service users within their local community along with developing independent skills and personal goals.
• Have the ability to encourage the opportunity for learning through programmes such as Cosan and QQI courses.
• Have an understanding of the role of Clinicians within the cluster so as to be able to demonstrate how they help in providing best care for our service users.
• Experience of working with individuals with both verbal and nonverbal communication

· Be committed to working collaboratively as part of a clinical team and with families and

demonstrate the ability to work effectively with the MDT.

• Have experience managing individuals with diabetes, cardiac, GI, and neurological health needs.
• Possess a working knowledge of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse Policy.
• Be committed to delivering a quality, individualised, person-centred service.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Have experience in key working.

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Scale

To apply: Apply via on-line application including cover letter on www.smh.ie/careers

Please outline in your cover letter your suitability for the role considering the criteria in the above advert.

Informal enquires to Alan Egan Service Manager Alan.egan@smh.ie

Please ensure you submit a valid email with this application.

Closing date: 17th September at 17.00

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

Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies

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