Clinical Nurse Manager Position
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to lead our Nursing Unit in Dublin South.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe and effective management of patient referrals from acute hospitals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Receive patient referrals from acute hospitals, review referrals, and liaise with Discharge Coordinators.
* Ensure that there is a discharge plan and anticipated date of discharge for all patients referred to the unit.
* Arrange for accepted referrals to be admitted to the unit.
* Act as case manager for patients as required and as agreed by Patient Flow.
* Adhere to all policies and procedures.
* Maintain clear, concise, and informative assessments and records within the hospital in accordance with legislation and standards.
* Knowledge and awareness of HIQA standards (Safer, Better Healthcare).
* Ensure all admissions to the hospital are carried out correctly and all appropriate documentation completed.
* Attend ward handovers daily and weekly MDT meetings.
* Provide cover for the wards if required as necessary.
* Liaise with doctors about admissions, prescriptions, and ensure admission paperwork is ready each day.
* Follow-up on patient's outpatient appointments if necessary.
* Facilitate patient admissions/discharges.
* Refer patients to Medical Social Worker as required.
* Ensure effective communication with all referral sources in the hospitals and discharge agencies in the community.
Requirements:
1. 3 years post-registration experience in a relevant field and experience in managing patient caseload.
2. Hold a recognised Managerial Qualification (minimum level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
3. Registered on the NMBI live register.
4. Clinical experience working in older persons care or nursing home care.
5. Working experience of HIQA Standards and Health Act Regulations.
6. Fluent in English language (verbal and written) and eligible to work in Ireland.
7. Strong communication and listening skills.
8. Ability to work well as part of a care team.
9. Caring and compassionate, passionate about providing high-quality person-centred care.
10. Basic knowledge of IT systems such as excel spreadsheets.
11. Good understanding of applications for home supports and NHSS/Fair deal.