CNM, Injecting Facility (Full Time), Dublin

Clinical Nurse Manager – Medically Supervised Injecting Facility (MSIF)

Dublin, Ireland

Full Time

€54,633 – €60,220

Responsible For

Oversight of the day-to-day operation of the Medically Supervised Injecting Facility.

Objective

To support the development of the MSIF service and effectively lead and support a multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, high-quality care for all service users.

Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday – Sunday

Main Responsibilities

Operational Service Delivery

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the MSIF in line with service standards and organisational ethos
• Act as part of the nursing team in a supervisory capacity and escalation point for staff while actively participating in service delivery
• Provide line management, supervision, and support to staff, ensuring safe and appropriate practice within scope of role
• Promote and embed a trauma-informed approach across all aspects of service delivery
• Maintain a visible leadership presence within the service, providing direct client care and support when required
• Oversee effective resource management, including planning, communication, and implementation of operational rotas

Clinical / Professional

• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for service users in line with service standards
• Deliver nursing care in accordance with professional clinical guidelines, HSE standards, organisational policies, procedures, and relevant legislation
• Provide direct care and support to clients as required
• Ensure all staff adhere to overdose management protocols
• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics, and legislative compliance

Leadership

• Develop and implement strategies to support staff wellbeing, retention, and performance
• Lead and motivate staff in a culture of dignity, respect, and inclusivity
• Support and supervise staff using the agreed performance management framework in collaboration with People and Culture functions
• Ensure staffing rotas meet operational needs and comply with employment legislation

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (or eligibility for registration)
• Third-level nursing qualification
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, including 2 years in a low-threshold setting
• At least 2 years’ experience in team leadership and management
• Strong understanding of organisational effectiveness and service delivery
• Knowledge of substance misuse, mental health, and trauma-informed care approaches
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to motivate teams and work on own initiative
• Ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including people with lived and living experience
• Strong commitment to trauma-informed principles
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office (particularly Excel), and experience with data systems/CRM analysis
• Experience in budget management and financial oversight
• Strong commitment to service values and development