Clinical Nurse Manager Galway Nursing Home CNM
Location: Galway, County Galway, Ireland
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead nursing care in an established nursing home in Galway. The role is part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking company that supports older person care.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* Strong knowledge of HIQA standards, the Health Act 2007 and related regulations.
* Minimum of 1 year experience as a Senior Supporting Nurse (SSN) in an older person care setting.
Additional Skills
* Interest in gerontology.
* Proven commitment to continuous professional development.
* Passion for delivering safe, excellent care for older people.
* Team‑oriented, flexible and committed to role.
* Demonstrated leadership by example in providing care.
* Excellent communication skills, fluent in English (spoken & written).
Key Responsibilities
* Provide professional and clinical leadership within the unit.
* Supervise qualified and unqualified staff, maintaining a safe working environment.
* Lead infection control initiatives and manage infectious disease protocols.
* Support the Nurse Manager in unit management, deputize in absence.
* Ensure unit staffing levels meet safety requirements.
* Complete notifications to relevant authorities in absence of Nurse Manager.
* Deliver evidence‑based nursing care and monitor resident well‑being.
* Adhere to policies, standards, legislation and codes of practice.
* Contribute to development of unit policies, quality improvements and health‑and‑safety standards.
* Organise continuing education, orient new staff and act as preceptor for students.
* Encourage personal and professional development of staff.
* Facilitate good communication within the team.
Salary & Benefits
Salary scale: INMO scale with incremental pay (October 2024). Includes shift premiums, 20 days annual leave and a range of other benefits.
How to Apply
Please send your CV to Apply or contact for more information. Ref: 78203 IND1*
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