Clinical Nurse Manager 2

The primary role of the CNM will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of students where this is appropriate.

Professional / Clinical

The post holder will :

• Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and review of care for Residents according to HIQA standards and Nursing Home Policies.

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to Residents within the guidelines laid out by An Bord Altranais

• The Clinical Nurse Manager will practice nursing according to:

Ø Professional Clinical Guidelines

Ø Hiqa Standards

Ø Local policies, protocols and guidelines

Ø Current legislation

• Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post

• Encourage evidence based practice, using a care planning approach to nursing care

• Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members

• Collaborate with Residents, family, carers and other staff in treatment / care planning and in the provision of support and advice.

• Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / care programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with Nursing Home Policy.

• Plan discharge or transition of the Residents between services as appropriate

• Assist in providing staff leadership and motivation, which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance

• Ensure that Residents, and others are treated with dignity and respect

• Maintain nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of Resident care.

• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation

• In consultation with DON and other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes

• Participate in clinical audit

• Devise and implement Health Promotion Programmes for Residents, as relevant to the post

• Lead and implement change.

• Operate within the Scope of Practice - seek advice and assistance from his / her manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance.

Health and Safety

• Play a central role in maintaining a safe environment for Residents, staff and visitors e.g. by contributing to risk assessment

• Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc.

• Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to Residents care or well being / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care.

• Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms

• Adhere to policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty.

Education and Training

The post holder will :

• Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing

• Keep up to date with literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and to attend staff study days as considered appropriate.

• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership

• Provide supervision and assist in the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes of staff and assigned students

• Be familiar with the training programme for new staff
• Participate in the assessment of staff proficiency in their skills as part of his/her role as preceptor
• Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning as appropriate.

Personnel / Administrative

The post holder will :

• Exercise authority in the running of the assigned area(s) as deputised by the DON
• Provide the necessary co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff in designated area(s) of responsibility, ensuring that skill mix takes account of fluctuating workloads and ensuring maximisation of available resources
• Assess and monitor trends through collection and analysis of activity and data and keeping DON and senior nursing management informed of changing work patterns

• Co-operate in managing all resources including nursing and non-nursing staff within an agreed budget

• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace
• Assist in maintaining the necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements / contribute to quality assurance by assisting in data collection.
• Ensure that Resident care equipment is maintained to an appropriate standard

· Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting Residents, staff and other Nursing Home matters.

Participate actively in the Nursing Management structure by ‘acting up’ when required

• Engage in IT developments as they apply to Resident.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €46,963.38-€53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person