Person in Charge (PIC) / Clinical Nurse Manager
Posted 10 days 1 hour ago by Hollybank Trustees Ltd
Location: On site / Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare Nursing & Midwifery
Salary: Competitive salary
Working hours: 9-5, Mon-Fri (On call as required)
Role SummaryLotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support service to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Person in Charge (PIC) / Clinical Nurse Manager to join our residential social care team supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role is ideal for a nurse with experience in, or a genuine interest in developing expertise within, intellectual disability (ID) services. But we will also consider newly qualified candidates with some management experience. The successful candidate will support 1 -2 residents with a range of health needs, including complex and chronic conditions, within a person centred, residential setting.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver high-quality, person centred nursing care to residents in line with best practice and regulatory standards
- Support individuals with intellectual disabilities in maintaining optimal health and wellbeing
- Manage and monitor chronic conditions
- Administer medications safely and in accordance with policy
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team (OT, SALT Behaviour Support, Play Therapist, Psychologist), families, and external healthcare providers
- Develop and implement individualised care plans and risk assessments
- Promote independence, dignity, and social inclusion for all residents
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
- Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing service development
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability (RNID) or relevant nursing qualification
- Current NMBI registration and eligibility to practice as a nurse in Ireland
- Management qualification and experience
- Strong clinical skills and a commitment to high standards of care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A genuine interest in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Experience working in intellectual disability or residential care settings
- Experience supporting individuals with acute and complex medical needs
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Full training, supportive and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for career progression
This role is also suited to a Registered General Nurse / Registered Nurse Intellectual Disabilities (RGN or RNID), Pediatric Nurse or similar.