Clinical Nurse Manager 1

Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1)

Medically Supervised Injecting Facility (MSIF)

Location: Dublin 8

Salary: €54,633 - €60,220 (DOE)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Sunday, rota basis)

About the Service

A newly established Medically Supervised Injecting Facility (MSIF), opened in December 2024, is a landmark harm reduction initiative in Ireland. The service provides a safe, clean and medically supervised environment for people who inject drugs, delivered through a trauma-informed approach.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to contribute to innovative practice in harm reduction and play a key role in shaping a vital frontline service.

The Role

As Clinical Nurse Manager 1, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the MSIF, leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to service users.

Reporting Structure

Reporting into the CNM1:

• 1 Lead Project Worker (managing a team of 10 Project Workers)
• 1 Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• 3 Registered General Nurses

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Lead the day-to-day running of the MSIF in line with service standards and organisational ethos
• Provide supervision, support and line management to staff
• Manage staffing rotas and ensure appropriate resource allocation
• Maintain a visible leadership presence within the service

Clinical Leadership

• Coordinate, assess, plan and evaluate care for service users
• Deliver direct clinical care when required
• Ensure adherence to clinical standards, policies and overdose management protocols
• Uphold professional standards in ethics, confidentiality and legislation

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a safe environment for staff and service users
• Ensure compliance with infection control, controlled drug regulations and H&S policies
• Oversee incident reporting and documentation

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, motivate and support staff to deliver high-quality care
• Promote staff wellbeing, retention and positive team culture
• Implement performance management processes

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with internal teams and external agencies
• Build strong partnerships within the local community
• Ensure service user voice and lived experience are central to service delivery

Governance & Reporting

• Support service development, audits and evaluations
• Prepare reports and contribute to clinical oversight structures
• Ensure accurate maintenance of service data and systems
• Manage budgets and maintain financial controls

Requirements

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
• Third-level Nursing qualification
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience (including 2 years in a low-threshold or similar environment)
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing and leading teams
• Strong understanding of substance misuse, mental health and trauma-informed care
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong IT skills (including Excel and CRM systems)
• Experience in service delivery, operations and budget management

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Minimum 26 days annual leave
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Paid family leave and sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Educational support and career development opportunities
• Death in service benefit and VHI group scheme
• Opportunity to contribute to a pioneering national service

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday-Sunday between 8:00am and 8:00pm, with on-call requirements on a rota basis.

Apply

If you are an experienced nurse leader with a passion for harm reduction and supporting vulnerable populations, we would welcome your application.

Apply via LinkedIn or contact us for a confidential discussion.

0877379636

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