About This Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Nursing Leader to join our multidisciplinary team in North Cork. The successful candidate will work closely with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care and services to adults with complex support needs.
Main Responsibilities:
* To ensure that Incident Care Plans (ICPs) are up-to-date and services are delivered to the highest quality and safety standards.
* To familiarise yourself with local safety statements, risk assessments, and standard operating procedures.
* To adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.
* To use company IT systems as instructed and maintain data privacy in line with GDPR.
* To act responsibly and cooperate with regulators in the best interests of the service and the people who use them.
* To maintain high infection control standards in line with company policy and national best practice guidance.
* To work according to the NMBI Code of Professional Conduct; assess care needs; develop, implement, and evaluate care programmes; support the nursing team; develop, implement, and evaluate individual care plans with patients, carers, and other professionals as appropriate.
Clinical Responsibilities:
* To provide nursing assessments of patients admitted to the service.
* To participate in ward rounds and multi-professional meetings; support the nursing team in this role.
* To ensure high standards of nursing in clinical procedures, including custody, storage, and administration of medicines.
* To maintain high standards of nursing care during procedures through supervision and instruction.
* To ensure patients' rights are maintained under the Mental Health Act.
* To assist the Director of Nursing to ensure staff are aware of individual care plans and objectives, and activities to be undertaken.
* To complete supervision and appraisals of junior staff; take charge in the Director of Nursing's absence.
* To exercise leadership within the service to ensure sound organisation, communication, and relationships within the nursing team and MDT.
* To inform the Director of Nursing of professional issues as necessary, in line with NMBI codes of conduct; support investigations as required.
* To assist in planning and preparation for MHC visits and inspections.
* To lead collaboration with outside agencies to ensure effective communication across services.
Requirements:
* A thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Health Act 2007, Mental Health Act 2001, and Mental Health Amendment Act 2018; Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and related standards, regulations, and codes of practice.
* A minimum of 5+ years post-qualification psychiatric nursing experience.
* A minimum of 3+ years in a management position within psychiatric nursing.
* To be registered on, or eligible to be on, the Psychiatric Division of the NMBI.
* A post-registration qualification in healthcare management (QQI Level 8 or higher) or working towards/appropriate equivalent; or a contractual plan to acquire within 3 years from appointment.
* An ability to empathise with and understand the needs of others; strong organisational, verbal and written communication and IT skills; willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; reliability and flexible approach.