Job Description for Clinical Nurse Manager
As a key member of the healthcare team, you will ensure high standards of care across all units, daily activities in accordance with best practice and available resources.
You will be part of an excellent team and contribute to the management team with plenty of external support within your role.
The successful candidate will provide assistance in the induction, mentoring, and supervision of nursing and care staff and monitor the safety and quality of care and all clinical services relating to residents.
* Management and Leadership:
o Support the Director of Nursing in managing the Nursing Home Act as a role model for registered nurses and care assistants.
o Monitor the competence of nurses and care assistants through informal observation/spot checks and formal competency assessments.
* Professional and Clinical:
o Promote a person-centered approach to all aspects of assessment, planning, evaluation, and delivery of care to residents.
o Coordinate the daily care for residents in accordance with each resident's current condition and needs.
* Quality Assurance Management:
o Conduct audits under the direction of the Director of Nursing and in accordance with the annual review report and audit plan developed by the governance committee.
o Monitor the quality and safety of care and service delivery to residents through informal observation; daily staff spot checks, and audit findings.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Implement risk management initiatives developed by the governance committee.
2. Monitor and report any environmental hazards or incidents/accidents/near misses that occur.
3. Ensure timely and accurate documentation related to health and safety; risk management, and quality in accordance with national standards, regulations, local policies, procedures, and professional guidance.
4. Assist in the development and implementation of continuous professional education/training and development programs for clinical staff in the nursing home and coordinate this training with the ADON/HR Manager.
Person Specification:
* Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
* Preferably have a post-registration qualification in management and/or nursing older people.
* Demonstrate at least 5 years' experience preferably in a Nursing Home setting.
* Experience and knowledge of the Hi QA Standards and how it pertains to the CNM role.