Clinical Nurse Manager – CNM – St. Peters Nursing Home (Louth)
CNM- St Peters Nursing Home Co, Louth. The CNM is a key person in our organization.
Role Summary
The Clinical Nurse Manager role is to support the Nursing Home with the delivery of care for the residents. It involves supporting the Director of Nursing (DON) with the delivery of care, ensuring compliance with legislation by auditing, and assisting in the induction, mentoring and supervision of nursing and care staff. The CNM monitors the safety and quality of care and all clinical services relating to residents, and plays a role in developing practice and training staff through ongoing formal and informal training.
Responsibilities
* The CNM manages day‑to‑day clinical resident care on a specific shift and unit, reporting to the DON/ADON.
* The CNM functions as a leader in the roles of a clinical nurse adviser, educator and researcher.
* Responsible for organising, developing and actively participating in care delivery; the CNM acts as person in charge in the absence of the DON and ADON.
* Act as person in charge in the absence of the DON and ADON, assuming 24/7 responsibility if required.
* Maintain a flexible approach to the operating needs of the home, performing night duty, weekend and on‑call duties if required.
* Ensure availability and operation of necessary equipment and supplies for resident care.
* Investigate and report any critical incident, accident or complaint to the DON in a timely manner.
* Meet the criteria set out in Trinity Care in Clinical Nurse Competencies.
* Support the team in meeting HIQA national standards.
Qualifications
* Must be registered with An Bord Altranais.
* Must have a minimum of 3 years post‑registration experience in a Residential Care Setting.
Clinical Governance
* The CNM will ensure a high visibility and be known to all residents and families through daily contact and providing the opportunity to discuss or raise issues and obtain feedback and monitor standards of care.
* Makes autonomous clinical decisions in planning and prioritising resident care and delegation to team members.
* Provides direct care through the named nurse system which reflects resident contact.
* Participates in auditing of all aspects of care delivery e.g. medication, wound care, care planning.
* Ensures that high standards of record keeping, resident assessment, care planning, risk assessments and management are maintained.
* Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care and service delivery and supports the team in meeting HIQA national standards.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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