Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNM2) – Infection Prevention and Control
Based in Ballymun Head Office
Full-Time Permanent contract
About Us:
St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin area. We support 1,936 individuals, positively impacting thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA, and the Department of Education and Skills.
St. Michael’s House supports include:
- Residential supports and Independent living
- Clinical supports
- Day supports
- Schools
- Respite supports and
- Vocational training services.
About the Role:
We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNM2) in Infection Prevention and Control reporting to the Director of Nursing:
- 1 Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
- Permanent
The post holder’s practice is based on the five core concepts of Clinical Nurse Specialist (IPC) role as defined by the National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery NCNM 4th edition (2008) in order to fulfil the role. The concepts are:
- Clinical Focus
- Patient/Client Advocate
- Education and Training
- Audit and Research
- Consultant
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides expert specialist advice, proactive and reactive support, and contributes to the surveillance, prevention, and control of infections and outbreaks.
- Plays a vital role in delivering training, conducting audits, and driving improvement initiatives to enhance service user safety and high-quality care and supports.
- Infection surveillance, audits, and quality improvement projects, supporting governance functions within the service.
- Building effective relationships with health and social care staff, allied health professionals, and managers will be key in delivering education and training across the St. Michael’s House services.
- Providing accurate data and reports to inform high quality and evidence-based service delivery.
Who Should Apply:
We welcome applications from Registered Nurses.
Essential Criteria:
- Are registered on the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered.
- Have at least 5 years post registration experience
- Have the clinical, managerial, and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
- Existing qualification in Infection Prevention and Control, or nearing completion of an approved IPC course.
- Full, clean driving licence
Desirable:
- Registration with NMBI (Intellectual Disability Division)
- Knowledge of regulated environments and implementation of HIQA and New Directions standards.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the consolidated HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Scale.
Closing Date: 06th August 2025 at 5:00 pm
To Apply:
1. A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
2. A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position with St. Michael’s House.
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Informal Enquiries:
Fidelma Flannery, Director of Nursing at [email protected] or [email protected]
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
