Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Jobs Dublin 1 | Nurse Jobs Ireland
3Q Recruitment is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1 – Intellectual Disabilities) to join a new, community-based Multidisciplinary Health Team in Dublin 1, supporting adults transitioning from homelessness into stable, supported community living.
This is a senior nursing leadership role delivering person-centred, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care to adults with intellectual, physical or sensory disabilities, many of whom present with complex health, addiction, mental health and social exclusion needs.
The role combines clinical leadership, caseload management and integrated community nursing, supporting individuals to maintain dignity, independence and long-term stability in their homes and communities.
About the Service
This innovative service operates within a rights-based, recovery-led model of care, delivering integrated health supports through close collaboration with:
Disability services
Housing and homelessness services
Addiction and mental health teams
Community and voluntary organisations
The team works proactively to reduce hospital admissions, strengthen community supports and enable sustainable, independent living.
Role Overview
Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Intellectual Disabilities)
Location: Dublin 1 (community and outreach-based)
Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time considered)
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 8am–8pm (flexibility required)
Contract: Fixed Term – 5 years (subject to funding)
Salary: €61,443 per annum
Annual Leave: 25 days per year (pro rata, excl. bank holidays)
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentorship within the MDT
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, care plans, reviews and discharge planning
Manage a clinical caseload with accurate, timely documentation
Advocate for adults with intellectual disabilities, ensuring accessible and person-centred supports
Work collaboratively with housing, addiction, disability, mental health and homeless services
Embed trauma-informed, harm-reduction and evidence-based practice
Ensure compliance with NMBI, HSE, HIQA, MHC and NDA standards
Contribute to audits, service evaluation, policy development and quality improvement
Support staff induction, reflective practice, training and CPD
Essential Requirements Applicants must have
Registration (or eligibility) on the Intellectual Disability Division of NMBI
Minimum 3 years post-registration experience, including at least 1 year in ID services
Demonstrated clinical leadership and MDT collaboration experience
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Strong communication, organisational and IT skills
Ability to work across community, outreach and home-based settings
A compassionate, pragmatic and person-centred approach to care
Desirable Experience
Training in Positive Behaviour Support, sensory integration or autism-specific practice
Experience supporting individuals affected by homelessness, trauma, addiction or social exclusion
Experience in service development, quality improvement or change management
Salary & Benefits
€61,443 per annum
35-hour working week (part-time considered)
Monday–Friday working pattern (no overnight shifts)
25 days annual leave (pro rata)
Ongoing CPD, specialist training and professional development
Opportunity to help shape and develop a new, innovative community service
Meaningful, long-term work delivering measurable impact for vulnerable adults
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