Kilmainhamwood Nursing Home are now recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Manager to join our team on a full time basis.
Overview
What does this role entail?
Responsibilities
Clinical Practice: Ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident. Ensure home policies and best clinical standards are always practiced. Collaborate with staff in all areas to maintain standards and, where concerns are identified, follow up with the Director of Nursing to implement action plans. Review residents with pressure sores, sustained falls or clinically unwell residents through clinical practices and documentation to ensure an appropriate management plan is in place. Troubleshoot ongoing clinical and non-clinical issues and escalate to the Director of Nursing. Perform comprehensive assessments of residents and monitor ongoing assessments and modifications.
Medication Management: Supervise medication administration and compliance by nursing staff. Order monthly stock and compile 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. Ensure Care Assistants provide a professional, yet caring approach to residents and maintain a high standard of direct care. Implement the Named Nurse and Named Care Assistant practice and monitor effectiveness for assigned residents. Assess training needs in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and implement in-house training (e.g., infection control, palliative care, understanding challenging behaviour).
Auditing: Review recent admissions to ensure appropriate assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of care is documented. Monitor cleanliness and hygiene standards and foster effective working relationships and communication between Staff Nurses, Care Assistants and housekeeping staff. Ensure regular environmental and hand hygiene audits 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 documentation issues in association with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants (Touch screen).
Residents/Relatives – Person-Centred Care: Interact with and support residents and families daily. Act as a key point of contact for relatives and visitors and be an ambassador for the home. Ensure complaints are dealt with promptly at the point of contact.
Management: Assist with Director of Nursing responsibilities to effectively cover for annual leave. Manage daily activities including rosters when required, attend handovers, and review resident progress. Support and develop clinical practice through a hands-on approach with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants. 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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