Clinical Nurse Manager
Our client, a state-of-the-art residential care home facility located in County Clare, is inviting applications for the role of Clinical Nurse Manager.
Benefits:
* Salary: €24 - €26 per hour
* Further education Support
* Paid training days
* Paid Breaks
* Minimum of 39 hour contracts
* Premiums for working Sundays
* Subsidised canteen
* Uniform supplied (top)
Duties:
1. Ensure that the home's policies and best clinical standards are always practiced.
2. Work with different staff members in all areas to ensure that standards are maintained. Identify areas that may be of concern and follow up with the Director of Nursing to put action plans in place.
3. Review residents with pressure sores/sustained falls/clinically unwell, through clinical practices and documentation to ensure an appropriate management plan is in place.
4. Troubleshoot any ongoing clinical issues and non-clinical issues and escalate to the Director of Nursing.
5. 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 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 they have a professional, yet caring approach to the residents, and provide a high standard of direct care.
* Ensure the implementation of the Named Nurse and Named Care Assistant practice and monitor its effectiveness.
* Assess training needs in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and implement in-house training, such as infection control, palliative care, understanding challenging behaviour.
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:
* BSc in General Nursing or equivalent.
* Dementia experience desirable.
* Previous managerial training/experience an advantage.
* Registered on the NMBI live register.
* Excellent Leadership, Organisational, and Communication skills.
* Sound decision-making ability.
* Able to motivate self and others, work on own initiative.
* Able to work well and promote a team environment.
* Results-driven.