Role Title:Clinical Nurse Manager II: Keith Shaw Ward Job Reference Number: 001378 Closing Date:Sunday, 29th June 2025 Purpose of the Role: The post holder will be responsible for the provision of the highest standard of nursing care to patients, manage all nursing and allied staff in the ward/unit, and be responsible for maintaining and developing professional standards. Key Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership in the delivery of high quality, patient centred nursing care. The Clinical Nurse Manager II will oversee the daily operations of the cardiothoracic ward, ensuring effective staff management, ensuring the use of evidence-based practices and a strive for continuous quality improvements. The post holder will provide efficient and effective management of the unit in such a way as to provide a safe environment for patients and staff, while making the best use of time and resources. The post holder will promote collaboration within the multidisciplinary team. The post holder is responsible for ensuring infection control and hygiene standards are maintained. The post holder will be required to proactively manage quality and safety standards at local and directorate level. The Clinical Nurse Manager II must adhere to the Code of Professional Practice and Behaviours for Registered Nurses. The post holder must show leadership potential to make an impact, influence, energise and inspire others across the directorate and the organisation. Embraces change and acts to implement evidence based best practice where appropriate. The post holder must be aware of and understands the need to adhere to hospital and/or professional standards, policies and procedures, relevant to their area of practice. Identify appropriate training needs of individual staff, collaborating with the clinical facilitator and clinical nurse manager I to ensure appropriate training, education and staff development takes place. Communicates effectively in English language, written, and spoken, as appropriate to job requirements. Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the Hospital Safety Statement. Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date. * The above Role Profile is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. This Role Profile will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Required: Registered General Nurse with The Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register. 5 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting or relevant clinical area within the last 7 years. Demonstrate management experience throughout the last 2 years. Relevant experience in Cardiothoracic Nursing. Demonstrate I.T. skills including excellent keyboard skills. Experience in teaching and assessing the nursing and HCA team throughout the last 2 years. Experience in personal and professional development of staff. Desired: Management course or qualification. Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems.