**Job Title:** Clinical Nurse Manager 11 (St Clare's Ward Medical/Surgical)
**Location:** Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway
Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of St Clare's Floors and the coordination of all nursing care activities to ensure a high standard of nursing care to patients.
Ideal Candidate:
* R.G.N. with 5 years post-registration experience
* Suitable management experience and/or qualification
* Excellent interpersonal, leadership, accountability, and communication skills
* Appropriate clinical and managerial skills with evidence of continuing professional development
Essential Qualifications:
The post holder must be qualified to a minimum level of RGN and have 5 years nursing experience since receiving state registration, preferably in an acute general medical/surgical situation. Relevant management qualification/experience required.
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for the overall management of their department, ensuring that all staff carry out patient care in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines.
2. Allocate and supervise the duties of floor staff.
3. Perform administrative duties (Sister-in-charge) outside of office hours as agreed by Director of Nursing.
4. Regularly assesses the workload of the floor, checking performance, quality, and output to ensure improved patient care.
5. Ensure effective communication between departments and other disciplines, maintaining good working relationships.
6. Prepare patient reports/returns for medical, nursing, and administrative staff as required.
7. Document and report complaints/accidents/good catches to Best Practice Manager/Director of Nursing in accordance with hospital policy.
8. Responsible for adherence of all staff to risk management policy.
9. Orientate staff on health and safety at work/fire regulations.
10. Report any faulty equipment/work hazards to Director of Nursing.
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