Mowlam Healthcare is a national healthcare leader committed to clinical excellence, compassion, and improving the health outcomes for older people in their care. The company's unique Continuum of Care offering supports individuals who need additional care or specialised services, offering seamless transitions through levels of clinical care as a person's health care needs change.
Clinical Nurse Manager - New Care Centre
We are hiring a Clinical Nurse Manager to join our multi-disciplinary team on a full-time basis, requiring availability to work alternate weekends. This role will support the opening and continued success of Gorey Care Centre, a 96-bed centre located in Clonattin, Gorey town Co. Wexford, planned to open in April 2025.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care, meeting individual resident needs by adhering to home policies and best clinical standards.
* Work with staff members to maintain standards, identifying areas of concern and implementing action plans.
* Review residents with pressure sores/sustained falls/clinically unwell, ensuring appropriate management plans are in place.
* Troubleshoot ongoing clinical and non-clinical issues, escalating to the Director of Nursing as necessary.
* Perform comprehensive assessments of residents and monitor ongoing assessments and modifications.
Medication Management
* Supervise medication administration and compliance by nursing staff.
* Order monthly stock and compile monthly stock inventory.
* Review medication audits with the Director of Nursing, improving standards.
* Liaise with GPs and pharmacy regarding medication reviews and audits.
Staff Supervision & Training
* Work alongside Staff Nurses and Care Assistants, being a visible presence.
* Participate in Training & Development/Performance Appraisal for Staff Nurses and Care Assistants, in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
* Ensure Care Assistants provide professional yet caring approaches to residents and deliver high standards of direct care.
* Implement the Named Nurse and Named Care Assistant practice, monitoring effectiveness.
* Assess training needs with the Director of Nursing and implement in-house training.
Auditing
* Review recent admissions, ensuring assessments, planning implementation, and evaluation of care are documented.
* Monitor standards of cleanliness and hygiene, fostering effective working relationships and communication between staff.
* Carry out environmental and hand hygiene audits, implementing action plans.
* Conduct medication audits, health & safety audits, risk assessments, and draw up risk management plans.
* Audit Epicare, addressing documentation issues with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants.
Residents/Relatives - Person Centred
* Interact and support residents and families daily, serving as a key point of contact and ambassador for the home.
* Ensure complaints are swiftly dealt with at the point of contact.
Management
* Assist the Director of Nursing with responsibilities, covering for annual leave.
* Be responsible for daily activities, including roster management, attending handovers, and reviewing resident progress.
* Support and develop clinical practice through a hands-on approach.
* Implement Company Health and Safety Policy, safeguarding staff, residents, and others.
Qualifications, skills, and attributes required:
* BSc in General Nursing or equivalent.
* Previous managerial training/experience is an advantage.
* Registered on the NMBI live register.
* Excellent Leadership, Organisational, and Communication skills.
* Sound decision-making ability.
* Ability to motivate self and others, working on own initiative.
* Ability to work well and promote a team environment.