Clinical Nurse Manager
Must have experience working with intellectual disabilities.
Location: Midlands / Hybrid
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Standard office hours with occasional flexibility
Role Overview
Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting.
As ID Nurse, you will be a fully qualified nurse and will work closely with the CEO, DOS, RSMs, MDT, Operations, HR, Finance & Facilities Manager to ensure there is a seamless process from receipt of referral up to admission and thereafter for an initial period of 3 months post admission.
Benefits
* Attractive salary
* Annual bonus
* Pension scheme
* 23 days annual leave
* CPD support
* Opportunity to grow in a developing service
* Paid travel expenses
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Key Responsibilities
* Support the QSPD Manager in service audits, quality reviews, and tracking of action plans across multiple service locations.
* Coordinate and attend referral meetings, assessments, and admissions in partnership with the ADT Manager.
* Participate in virtual and in-person assessments of new referrals alongside the MDT and Operations teams.
* Make informed recommendations to the Referrals Committee regarding service needs and admission suitability.
* Assess compatibility of new admissions with existing residents to ensure best outcomes for all.
* Manage referral documentation and maintain accurate updates on the Referral Tracker and ADT Pipeline.
* Communicate effectively with referring partners (HSE/Tusla) regarding referral status and placement updates.
* Chair ADT Committee meetings in the absence of the ADT Manager.
* Support staffing ratio reviews and collaborate with HR on training and resource requirements.
* Attend pre-admission meetings to coordinate with Operations, Facilities, and MDT on transition planning and service readiness.
* Ensure compliance with the Health Care Act 2007 and National Standards for Residential Services across all healthcare, medication, and wellbeing practices.
* Provide professional guidance, training, and policy support to centre teams on healthcare, medication management, and health monitoring.
Essential Requirements:
* Experience working in residential or community disability services & autism-specific admission.
* 2-4 years clinical nurse management experience desirable.
* Registered with NMBI (RNID).
* QQI L7/ 8 in a relevant field e.g. nursing
* In-depth knowledge of HIQA regulatory requirements and person-centred support frameworks.
* Full clean driver's licence.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently
* High attention to detail and IT proficiency.
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