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:
* 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.
* Have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience, of which three years must be in the care of the older person setting.
* Have the clinical, managerial and administrative experience to fulfil the role.
* 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:
* Have a post registration course in management or be willing to undertake one
* Have Information System and Technology skills or willingness to undertake training would be vital.
* Have a Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing or be willing to undertake one.