Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager Medically Supervised Injection Facility (MSIF)
Responsible for: Oversight of the day-to-day operation of the Medically Supervised Injecting Facility
Reports to: Deputy Head of Clinical Services
Objective: To develop the MSIF service and effectively support a clinical and non clinical team in the delivery of safe and effective care for all service users.
Main Responsibilities:
Operational Service Delivery
* Responsible for the day to day running of the MSIF according to service standards and the ethos of MQI
* Operate as part of the nursing team and act in a supervisory capacity and escalation point for staff while participating in the delivery of the service.
* Provide line management support & supervision to MSIF staff and ensure the team are working within their scope of practice.
* Promotion of a Trauma Informed approach to service delivery and all organisational practices.
* Maintain a visible management presence within the service providing direct care and support to clients as required.
* Responsible for effective resource management. Planning, communicating and implementation of operational rotas.
Clinical/Professional
* Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation, and review of care for service users according to service standards.
* Practice nursing according to Professional Clinical Guidelines, HSE, MQI policies and procedures and current legislation.
* Provide direct support and care to MSIF clients in line with the needs of the post.
* Ensure overdose management protocols are adhered to by all staff.
* Accountable for the maintenance of professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
Health and Safety
* Play a lead role in maintaining a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.
* Ensure implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures, health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc.
* Ensure timely completion of incident forms and H&S documentation
* Ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained in accordance with the H&S Statement of MQI and to attend the H&S Committee Meetings
Leadership
* Develop and implement strategies to promote staff welfare and retention
* Lead and motivate staff creating an environment which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance in line with MQI's standards of dignity, respect, and inclusivity.
* Support and supervise staff using the MQI Performance Management Approach, working in partnership with the MQI People and Culture team
* In consultation with senior management ensure that staffing rosters reflect the operational needs of the service and comply with employment legislation.
Collaboration
* Work with colleagues, senior management and external partners to deliver a high-quality service.
* Foster strong partnerships with agencies operating in the local community to support our clients access to services
* Work inclusively as part of the Riverbank Leadership team fostering a mutually supportive environment with all other clinical and non-clinical services operating in the building
* Engage openly with peers and peer representatives to ensure client voice, choice and empowerment is central to the operation of the MSIF
Reporting and Oversight
* Implement service policies and procedures and support regular policy and procedures reviews
* Attend the MSIF Clinical Oversight Group meetings and provide service reports and updates to the group
* Support the production of regular service activity report and respond to other ad-hoc information requires related to the MSIF that may be required
* Participate in service reviews and evaluations and to implement any changes arising from such reviews
* Ensure appropriate financial controls and systems are maintained and the service operates within the allocated budget
* Ensure the client database and other IT and filing systems are kept up to date
* Assist with any / all tasks involved with the implementation and development of the MSIF
The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post.
Person Specification
* Registered in the Relevant Division of the Register of Nurses kept by The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.
* Third Level Nursing qualification
* Minimum 3 years post qualification experience, 2 years of which in a low threshold environment
* Minimum of 2 Years experience leading and managing a team
* Knowledge and experience in organisational effectiveness and service management with the ability to work under own initiative
* An understanding of the complex issues relating to substance misuse and mental health and the delivery of trauma informed service
* Excellent leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
* Exceptional communication interpersonal and leadership skills
* Ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range stakeholders including people with lived and living experience of drug use
* An understanding of the principles and practice of Trauma Informed service delivery
* Strong passion for MQI's mission and vision
* Excellent IT skills, including MS packages - particularly Excel, and an appreciation for data analysis via CRM systems
* Financial management skills with experience managing a budget
Please click the link to apply : /merchants-quay-ireland/jobs/32953/clinical-nurse-manager-medically-supervised-injecting-facility-msif-dublin