Clinical Nurse Manager

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) – Baldoyle Day Service & Chanel Local Centre – Fixed Term Contract from August 2026

St. Michael's House Services 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. We are dedicated to supporting individuals to enjoy experiences, opportunities, and lifestyles like their peers through individualised, inclusive supports.

A vacancy exists for a Full-Time Fixed-Term Contract Clinical Nurse Manager 2 in Baldoyle Day Service & Chanel Local Centre. Both day services support a total of 34 service users and are adjacent to each other. The CNM2 will be responsible for managing 2 staff teams comprising of a variety of skill mixes, from direct support workers, social care workers, and 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 Interim Standards for New Directions(2015).Have the clinical, managerial, and 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 opportunities for learning through programmes such as Cosan and QQI courses.
• To collaborate with members of the MDT and families, as appropriate to the needs of service users.
• Experience of working with individuals with both verbal and nonverbal communication
• Have experience supporting individuals with diabetes, cardiac, GI, and neurological health conditions.
• Possess a working knowledge of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse Policy.
• Be committed to delivering a quality, human-rights based, person-centred service.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Have experience in key working.

CNM2/Day service manager responsibilities:

The successful candidate will also ensure effective governance, oversight, and operational management of both centres. The CNM2 will be responsible for:

• Leading the implementation and maintenance of high-quality care standards in line with New Directions.
• Ensuring robust risk management, incident reporting, and safeguarding procedures.
• Supporting staff development, compliance monitoring, and continuous quality improvement.
• Driving person-centred planning, promoting autonomy and social inclusion for all Service Users.

Salary Scale:

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

Closing Date for Applications:, 14th May 2026 at 5pm

To Apply: Submit your online application including a cover letter via www.smh.ie/careers.
In your cover letter, please outline your suitability for the role, addressing the essential criteria listed above.

Informal Enquiries:
Alan Egan (Service Manager) – Alan.egan@smh.ie

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