Overview
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Housing First - Homeless Services) based at The Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny. Location: covering the counties of South Tipperary and Waterford.
Job Details
* Job Title and Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Housing First - Homeless Services)
* Posts: 2 Permanent, whole-time vacancy based in the Housing First Initiative, The Social Inclusion Office, across the two counties.
* Remuneration: €64,750 Pro Rata - part-time
* Closing Date: Friday August 21st 2025
* Proposed Interview Date(s): Interview will be held as soon as possible after the interview date; candidates will normally be given 1 week notice of interview.
* Location of Post: Covering the counties of South Tipperary and Waterford
Purpose of the Post
The CNM1 has a pivotal role in service planning, coordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The post is responsible for clinical leadership, caseload management, quality assurance, and the delivery of recovery-orientated, integrated care for individuals accessing Housing First Services.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
* Co-ordinate, assess, plan, implement, and review care for service users according to service standards; provide safe, comprehensive nursing care in line with professional guidelines and local policies.
* Manage own caseload; encourage evidence-based practice; participate in teams; collaborate with service users, families, carers and staff in treatment/care planning.
* Work with Housing First and homeless services teams, including key workers/case managers responsible for housing and tenancy support; liaise with GPs, public health, emergency departments, acute hospitals and community mental health teams to improve health and quality of life.
* Lead nursing staff development, supervision of students where appropriate, and contribute to education and training programs.
* Maintain high professional standards, confidentiality, ethics, and legal requirements; contribute to quality management, clinical audits, and health promotion programs.
Health & Safety, Education & Training, and Administration
* Maintain a safe environment, contribute to risk assessments, implement health and safety policies, infection control and HIQA standards; participate in OSH training and incident reporting.
* Provide professional leadership, supervise staff, maintain accurate records, and participate in IT developments relevant to service administration.
* Exercise authority in designated areas as deputised by CNM2; ensure appropriate skill mix and resource allocation; monitor activity and data trends for resource planning.
Qualifications & Eligibility
Candidates must be registered in the Register of Nurses kept by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (preferably in the Psychiatric Division) or entitled to be so registered; have at least 3 years post-registration experience (1 year in Psychiatric Nursing); demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development; possess clinical, managerial and administrative capacity for the role; and meet health, age and character requirements as specified in the job broad criteria.
Post Specific Requirements
Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in Housing First initiatives; access to appropriate transport to fulfil role requirements; and ability to lead on clinical practice and service quality, promote evidence-based decision making, and manage a team. Be willing to develop IT skills relevant to the role and participate in ongoing professional development.
Notes
The above Job Specification is not an exhaustive list of duties; duties may be assigned as appropriate. The campaign will be conducted in compliance with CPSA Code of Practice. The tenure is permanent and pensionable; terms and conditions align with HSE policies and public service regulations as applicable.
For further details, refer to the original posting and ensure to review all eligibility criteria, competencies, and selection process information as outlined in the vacancy documentation.
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