Safetynet CNM1
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Job Summar
The
CNM1
is responsible for the daily operation of the Safetynet Inclusion Health Hub at Amiens Street, overseeing clinical activity, supervising the full‑time RGN, and ensuring safe and efficient service delivery. The role includes providing hands‑on nursing care within GP clinics and contributing to the management and ongoing development of services for people experiencing homelessness, migrants, and other vulnerable groups.
The CNM1 will also provide direct nursing support in the women's health clinics at Jane's Place and contribute to the development and expansion of women's health services across Safetynet.
Principal Duties & Key Responsibilitie
Management
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Management and planning of the services assigned, currently Safetynet Inclusion Health Hub and Jane's Place.
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Managing and ordering clinical stock / equipment, medicines & vaccines
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Meet with GP leads, Medical Administrator and Safetynet Senior Nurse Manager monthly to plan the service and ensure strong clinical governance.
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Encourage staff to provide quality of service; ensures regular quality audits are carried out and findings are actioned and followed through.
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Supervise designated nursing staff, to include goal setting, development and support
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Ensure compliance with the relevant HIQA regulations and ensure to remain informed and knowledgeable of the regulatory environment.
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Maintain good employee relations and promote good communication with all relevant staff and teams.
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Ensure adherence to all standards and guidelines relating to professional nursing practice, behaviour and Safetynet standards.
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Responsible for the management of Cold Chain protocols in the Inclusion Health Hub and adherence to National Cold Chain policies, procedures and guidelines.
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Undertake other relevant duties as may be determined from time to time
Clinical
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To act as CNM1 and provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership in the Safetynet Primary Care services you are assigned
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Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland) and Professional Clinical Guidelines
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Practice nursing according to: Professional Clinical Guidelines; National and Area Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines; Local policies, protocols and guidelines; Current legislation
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Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence based, care planning approach
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Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post
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Provide nursing care to patients attending the clinics including – Immunisation; Chronic Disease Management; Women's & Sexual Health; Skin / Wound care; Primary Care Nursing Duties (
Training provided where required)
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Work closely with the Senior Nurse Manager in maintaining nursing standards and in the pursuit of continuous quality improvement, with the highest standards of patient care and best practice.
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Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation
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Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect
Administrative/Health & Safety
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Liaise and network with other health professionals in the community and hospitals
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Assist with clinical policy and procedure development
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All staff have a responsibility to work with the organisations risk management strategy and its requirements
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Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures
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Ensure that effective safety procedures are developed and managed to comply with statutory obligations, in conjunction with relevant staff
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Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to staff and/or service user care or wellbeing / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care
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Provide weekly service updates and Bi-annual reports in collaboration with Senior Nurse Manager and Services Manager.
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Ensure that clinic settings you are managing are maintained in good order using appropriate procedures, that supplies are ordered / adequate, and that all equipment is clean and in good working order and ready for immediate use
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Adequately identify, assess, manage and monitor risk within their area of responsibility and escalate to senior management where appropriate
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Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms / clinical risk reporting while promoting a "no blame" culture
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Maintain appropriate and accurate written and electronic nursing records and reports regarding patient care in accordance with local / national / professional guidelines
Other Responsibilities
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To promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.
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Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and to attend staff study days as considered appropriate.
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Provide supervision and assist in the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes of nursing staff in the inclusion health hub
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Undertake the role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work, and in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of the Safetynet Primary Care
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Be self-servicing in terms of word processing, filing, record keeping, database input, administration, collating information and generating reports from Safetynet Primary Care data etc.
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Initiate and participate in research studies as appropriate
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Be an effective member of the Safetynet leadership team and participate fully in staff meetings and other committees of the Safetynet as required
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Engage in the Safetynet supervision and mentorship process in conjunction with your line Manager and staff as appropriate
Note
This Job Description outlines the current responsibilities of the role.
Qualifications
Essential
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Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered.
AND
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Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
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Post Registration Qualification in the related area.
Management qualification or commitment to undertake the same.
Experience
Essential
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Have at least 3 years post registration full time (or an aggregate of) experience of which 1 year (or an aggregate of) must be in the speciality or related area.
AND
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Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
Desirable
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Previous management experience.
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Experience of working in a General Practice clinical setting.
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Experience of working with marginalised groups in the health care sector.
Knowledge
Essential
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Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
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Display evidence-based clinical knowledge in making decisions regarding client care.
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Demonstrate an awareness of legislation and standards relevant to the role.
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Commitment to self and others Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
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Demonstrate knowledge of managing Cold Chain protocols.
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Have a good working knowledge of the Health Information Quality Authorities (HIQA) standards.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
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Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills.
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Demonstrate effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
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Shows sound professional judgement in decision-making.
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Takes an overview of complex problems before generating solutions; anticipates implications / consequences of different solutions.
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Demonstrate resilience and composure in dealing with situations.
Desirable
Experience or commitment to eliciting patient feedback to assist in shaping continued service development.
Communication/Interpersonal Skills
Essential
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Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
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Adopts a collaborative approach to patient care by co-ordination of care / interventions and interdisciplinary team working.
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Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships.
Fosters good professional work relationships between colleagues
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Demonstrates the
ability to lead on clinical practice
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Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills including sufficient command of the English language to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
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Demonstrate ability to present information clearly and concisely in both written and oral format.
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Demonstrate IT skills relevant to the role and a willingness to develop these as required.
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Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
General
Essential
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A desire to work in a busy, responsive environment.
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An interest in Inclusion health.
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A desire to work with marginalised groups.
Candidates must be of good character.
Particulars of Offic
Appointment:
Whole time, permanent, pensionable
Probationary Period:
Six Months
Annual Salary:
€55,526
Working Hours:
Hours per week
5 days per week: Monday – Friday (start time may vary depending on start times of services each day)
Annual Leave:
25 days per annum
Location:
Based mainly in Dublin, some travel will be required across sites
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Post is subject to Garda Vetting
How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to
by
16
th
February 2026
Interviews will be held on 3
rd
March 2026
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Shortlisting may apply