Contract Type
This role is offered as a specific purpose contract on a full-time basis, comprising 37.5 hours per week.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our dynamic and supportive team as a Clinical Nurse Manager I in our Services for Older Persons. The CNM I will work in close collaboration with the CNM II in leading and supporting the ward-based team that is committed to a philosophy of holistic care and interdisciplinary team working. The CNMI will support the CNM II in the following:
* The leadership, management and co-ordination of the day-to-day running of the ward.
* The supervision of evidence based care of the older person.
* Manage change effectively, as required.
* Ensuring that the needs of patients and their families are met within available resources.
* Take an active role in service development, staff training and budgetary planning.
* Acting as a positive role model for nursing staff within the department.
* To facilitate effective communication within the ward and the internal departments in the Service for Older Persons.
* Participate in recruitment and selection of staff for the service, if required.
* Deputise for the CNM II, as required, according to service needs.
* Provide Hospital Management cover (bleep holding) and associated duties, as required.
* Working with and delegating appropriately to Staff Nurses and Health Care Assistants
Essential Criteria
A candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post:
1. Be registered on the General Register of Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered.
2. Have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience, of which three years must be in the care of the older person setting.
3. Have the clinical, managerial and administrative experience to fulfil the role.
4. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level.
Qualifications and skills noted below are desirable, but candidates who possess them may be given higher priority during shortlisting:
1. Have a post registration course in management or be willing to undertake one
2. Have Information System and Technology skills or willingness to undertake training would be vital.
3. Have a Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing or be willing to undertake one.