Person in Charge (Nursing) – 2 Positions
Location: Sligo (covering Sligo, Leitrim & Roscommon)
Salary: €48,000 – €60,000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (Some On-Call)
Service: Nurse-Led, Intellectual Disability (Young Persons) – 4 service users per house
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Supernumerary Role
Overview
Cpl Healthcare are partnering with our client, a growing provider of nurse-led ID services, to recruit two Persons in Charge (PIC) for established units in the Sligo region.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nurse Manager to join a highly supportive organisation focused on quality, regulation, and exceptional standards of care.
Who We’re Seeking
We invite interest from:
- RNID, RPN, or RGN with Intellectual Disability experience (preferred)
- Candidates with 3+ years recent management/leadership experience in health or social care
- NMBI registered nurses with a passion for supporting young people with ID
Role Purpose
The PIC will manage nurse-led services in line with HSE policy, HIQA standards, and Department of Health regulations. You will work autonomously, ensuring the highest level of service delivery, staff support, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Service Leadership
- Lead shifts and oversee service operations
- Support service users through evidence-based, person-centred care
- Assess needs and contribute to individualised care planning
Training & Development
- Mentor and support new staff
- Assist in coordinating ongoing staff training and skill development
Compliance & Quality
- Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory records
- Conduct audits, support quality improvement initiatives, and ensure HIQA compliance
Teamwork & Communication
- Promote a positive, collaborative team environment
- Support the On-Call roster as part of senior management
Essential Criteria
- Level 7 Nursing Degree & valid NMBI registration
- Minimum 3 years management or supervisory experience
- Level 6 Management qualification (or willingness to obtain with company support)
- Proven experience managing regulated services
- Full driving licence & access to vehicle
Benefits
- Competitive salary + incremental scale
- Supernumerary post
- Bonus option & allowances (including On-Call)
- Company pension
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with long-service increments)
- Enhanced maternity benefit
- Income protection scheme
- Excellent staffing ratios
- Multidisciplinary team support
- Paid induction training
- Strong focus on professional development & career progression
- EAP and Bike to Work Scheme
Apply in confidence, send an up-to-date CV to - [email protected]
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