Cahercalla Community Care are currently recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Manager to join our team on a full time basis.
What does this role entail?
Clinical Practice
To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident by:
Ensuring that home policies and best clinical standards are always practiced.
Working with staff across all areas to maintain standards. Identify areas of concern and follow up with the Director of Nursing to implement action plans.
Reviewing residents with pressure sores, sustained falls, or clinical unwellness through clinical practice and documentation to ensure an appropriate management plan is in place.
Troubleshooting ongoing clinical and non-clinical issues and escalating to the Director of Nursing.
Performing comprehensive assessments of residents and monitoring ongoing assessments and modifications.
Medication Management
Supervise medication administration and compliance by nursing staff.
Order monthly stock and maintain monthly stock inventory.
Review medication audits with the Director of Nursing and improve standards.
Liaise with GPs and pharmacy regarding medication reviews and audits.
Staff Supervision & Training
Work alongside and be a visible presence with the Staff Nurses and Care Assistants.
Participate in Training & Development/Performance Appraisal for Staff Nurses and Care Assistants in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
Work with Care Assistants, ensuring a professional, yet caring approach to residents, and that they provide a high standard of direct care.
Ensure the implementation of Named Nurse and Named Care Assistant practice and monitor effectiveness for assigned residents.
Assess training needs with the Director of Nursing and implement in-house training, such as infection control, palliative care, and understanding challenging behaviour.
Auditing
Review recent admissions to ensure appropriate assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of care are documented.
Monitor standards of cleanliness and hygiene and foster effective working relationships and good communication between Staff Nurses, Care Assistants, and housekeeping staff.
Ensure environmental and hand hygiene audits are carried out regularly and thoroughly, with action plans implemented and sustained.
Carry out medication audits, health & safety audits, risk assessments and draw up risk management plans in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
Audit Epicare and address issues related to documentation in association with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants (Touch screen).
Residents/Relatives - Person Centre
Interact with and support residents and families daily. The CNM is a key point of contact for all relatives and visitors and an ambassador for the home.
Ensure complaints are swiftly dealt with at the point of contact.
Management
Assist with Director of Nursing responsibilities to effectively cover for annual leave.
Be responsible for daily activities including checking and managing rosters when required, attending handovers, and reviewing resident progress.
Support and develop clinical practice through a hands-on approach with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants in the delivery of care.
Implement Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard the safety and welfare of staff, residents and others.
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:
BSc in General Nursing or equivalent.
Previous managerial training/experience is an advantage.
Registered on the NMBI live register.
Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
Sound decision making ability.
Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative.
Ability to work well and promote a team environment.
Results driven.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties. Given the nature of the work, maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager.
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