Clinical Nurse Manager/ Person In Charge

Position: Clinical Nurse Manager/ Person In Charge

Location: Galway, Ireland

Role: Permanent Full Time 

Salary: 54,000 - 64,462 per annum (depending on experience)

Start: ASAP

This organisation provides high-quality services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism in Galway City and County. Services include day programmes, residential care, short breaks, community support, rehabilitative training, and multi-disciplinary support. The ethos is to empower individuals with disabilities to lead self-directed lives in an inclusive society, promoting their autonomy, health, and wellbeing.

Overview of Role
The Person In Charge / Clinical Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing person-centred services for adults and children in a care centre, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards. They work closely with senior management to deliver high-quality services.

Purpose of Role
Ensure the centre operates in line with:

• The organisation's strategic objectives and core values
• Organisational policies, procedures, guidelines, and safety standards
• A rights-based, person-centred environment with regular communication to senior management

Key Duties

• Lead clinical practice and support nursing and care teams
• Maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance
• Ensure the centre meets care standards and health authority inspections
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and treat individuals with dignity and respect
• Develop and maintain nursing standards and guidelines
• Manage the unit under senior management guidance
• Create a homelike atmosphere and foster respectful relationships

Essential Criteria

• 3+ years in a management or supervisory role in health or social care
• Registered in the national nursing and midwifery register
• Relevant management qualification
• Clinical, managerial, and administrative capacity
• Continuous professional development
• Proven experience in managing residential services
• Budget management and team leadership skills
• Report writing, care planning, and staff roster management experience
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Excellent IT skills
• Understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements in the care sector