The post of CNM1 has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area.
The main responsibilities are holding a case load, quality assurance, practice development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership.
To be responsible for the management and recovery orientated integrated care for individuals presenting to the Housing First Services and care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility.
To work with the Homeless population who are experiencing street homelessness and those in emergency accommodation.
The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM 1) will be one of clinical, professional and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, working directly with clients and carrying a caseload, have experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate.