Clinical Nurse Manager At Woodlawn Manor Nursing Home The post holder has responsibility for the provision of professional nursing care, to meet the individual needs of the residents and be accountable for the delivery of such care as well as the supervision of nursing and nursing support staff. Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate will be expected to meet the following: Essential Criteria: Candidates must be 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 Have at least 3 years post registration experience as Clinical Nurse Manager Good knowledge of HIQA standards, Regulations and legislation Evidence of consistent updating of clinical skills and knowledge Previous management experience and a recognized Qualification in management Competent and confident IT skills - Word, Excel, Power Point and e-mail Demonstrable Coaching & Development skills within clinical practice Professional/Clinical Responsibilities To take ensure that patients have: an individual assessment based on their specific needs a plan of care tailored based on their specific needs their plan of care implemented, evaluated and that modifications are made as care needs change involvement of other practitioners of the multidisciplinary team as the context of care to the patient and carer needs demand To actively promote and implement the concept of individualised patient care within the facility To develop and promote good relationships with patients, families and carers, and thus ensuring a holistic approach to care To ensure that the Nursing Documentation relating to patient care is in accordance with Woodlawn Manors Healthcares standards. To ensure that the principles, which govern adjustments to practice as identified in the document Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework are promoted and adhered to. Managerial Responsibilities To participate and support the Clinical Nurse Manager team in the staff development and induction programme for both trained and untrained staff. To plan, develop and organize an in-service education and development programme to reflect the ongoing needs of the service, encouraging all staff to become competent and to expand their scope of practice. To be responsible for the implementation, overseeing and evaluation of the Staff Induction and Clinical Competencies programme. To promote an environment that provides learning and growth for all staff and to participate in the ward-learning programme. To keep professionally updated and abreast of current trends/developments in professional matters and evidenced based practice. Ensure that all staff have an equal opportunity to avail of the educational opportunities provided and assist in maintaining mandatory training records. To co-operate and liaise with hospital/community personnel and other hospitals involved in direct or indirect care of patients, and arrange services as appropriate. To establish regular and effective communication with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team, and also with patients and relatives. To develop mechanisms for the ongoing monitoring and management of clinical risks Skills: Empathetic Nature Good communication skills Flexibility quick thinking skills