Medically Supervised Injecting Facility (MSIF)
Location: Dublin 8
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Sunday, rota basis)
About the Service
A newly established Medically Supervised Injecting Facility (MSIF), opened in December 2024, is a landmark harm reduction initiative in Ireland. The service provides a safe, clean and medically supervised environment for people who inject drugs, delivered through a trauma-informed approach.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to contribute to innovative practice in harm reduction and play a key role in shaping a vital frontline service.
The Role
As Clinical Nurse Manager 1, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the MSIF, leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to service users.
Reporting Structure
Reporting into the CNM1:
1 Lead Project Worker (managing a team of 10 Project Workers)
1 Registered Psychiatric Nurse
3 Registered General Nurses
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
Lead the day-to-day running of the MSIF in line with service standards and organisational ethos
Provide supervision, support and line management to staff
Manage staffing rotas and ensure appropriate resource allocation
Maintain a visible leadership presence within the service
Clinical Leadership
Coordinate, assess, plan and evaluate care for service users
Deliver direct clinical care when required
Ensure adherence to clinical standards, policies and overdose management protocols
Uphold professional standards in ethics, confidentiality and legislation
Health & Safety
Promote and maintain a safe environment for staff and service users
Ensure compliance with infection control, controlled drug regulations and H&S policies
Oversee incident reporting and documentation
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, motivate and support staff to deliver high-quality care
Promote staff wellbeing, retention and positive team culture
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with internal teams and external agencies
Build strong partnerships within the local community
Ensure service user voice and lived experience are central to service delivery
Governance & Reporting
Support service development, audits and evaluations
Prepare reports and contribute to clinical oversight structures
Ensure accurate maintenance of service data and systems
Manage budgets and maintain financial controls
Requirements
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
Third-level Nursing qualification
Minimum 3 years post-registration experience (including 2 years in a low-threshold or similar environment)
Minimum 2 years’ experience managing and leading teams
Strong understanding of substance misuse, mental health and trauma-informed care
Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills
Ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
Strong IT skills (including Excel and CRM systems)
Experience in service delivery, operations and budget management
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Minimum 26 days annual leave
Defined contribution pension scheme
Paid family leave and sick pay scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Educational support and career development opportunities
Death in service benefit and VHI group scheme
Opportunity to contribute to a pioneering national service
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday–Sunday between 8:00am and 8:00pm, with on-call requirements on a rota basis.
Apply
If you are an experienced nurse leader with a passion for harm reduction and supporting vulnerable populations, we would welcome your application.
Apply via LinkedIn or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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