Job Description RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care services.
We are urgently recruiting an Intellectual Disability (ID) Nurse Manager for a Residential Care Service in Offaly, Ireland.
Responsibilities Coordinate and attend referral meetings, assessments, and admissions in partnership with the ADT Manager Participate in virtual and face-to-face assessments of new referrals alongside the MDT and Operations teams Make informed recommendations to the Referrals Committee regarding service needs and suitability for admission Assess compatibility of new admissions with existing residents to promote positive outcomes for all Manage referral documentation and maintain accurate, up-to-date records on the Referral Tracker and ADT Pipeline Provide clinical and professional support to centre teams to ensure safe and compliant medication practices Communicate effectively with referring agencies (HSE/Tusla) regarding referral status, assessments, and placement updates Chair ADT Committee meetings in the absence of the ADT Manager Support staffing ratio reviews and collaborate with HR on workforce planning, training, and resource requirements Support the QSPD Manager with service audits, quality reviews, and monitoring of action plans across multiple locations Attend pre-admission and transition planning meetings, liaising with Operations, Facilities, and MDT colleagues to ensure service readiness Ensure compliance with the Health Care Act **** and National Standards for Residential Services, particularly in healthcare, medication, and wellbeing practices Provide professional guidance, training, and policy support to centre teams in areas of healthcare delivery, medication management, and health monitoring Requirements Proven experience working in residential and/or community disability services, including autism-specific admissions 2–4 years' clinical nurse management experience (desirable) Registered with NMBI as a Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability (RNID) QQI Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Nursing or a relevant related field In-depth knowledge of HIQA regulatory requirements and person-centred support frameworks Full, clean driving licence Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently High attention to detail with strong IT proficiency Benefits Attractive salary Annual bonus scheme Pension scheme 23 days annual leave CPD support and professional development Opportunity to grow within a developing service Paid travel expenses Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Requirements Proven experience working in residential and/or community disability services, including autism-specific admissions 2–4 years' clinical nurse management experience (desirable) Registered with NMBI as a Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability (RNID) QQI Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Nursing or a relevant related field In-depth knowledge of HIQA regulatory requirements and person-centred support frameworks Full, clean driving licence Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently High attention to detail with strong IT proficiency