Role Title:Clinical Nurse Manager II: Clinical Support Nurse (Nursing Practice Development Unit) Job Reference Number:002366 Closing Date:Sunday, 24th May 2026 Purpose of the Role: The post of Clinical Support Nurse has been developed as part of an initiative by the Dublin Academic Teaching Hospitals as a key element of its Human Resource strategy. The principal purpose of the role is to provide clinical support, direction and guidance for all nurses and Health care Assistants (HCAS) on the St Jamess Hospital Campus and off-site services. The post holder will also have responsibility for promoting nursing practice development initiatives and facilitating implementation of evidenced based practice in collaboration with all grades of nursing staff and HCAs. CLINICAL PRACTICE: Support the Clinical Nurse Managers and Staff Nurses in the Medical/Surgical areas, to plan, develop, implement and evaluate clinical practice in accordance with best available evidence in order to influence innovations in practice and promote quality care for patients in the general medical/surgical areas. Act as a resource person on clinical issues, utilising skills and knowledge of a variety of clinical conditions. Along with CNMs, assist staff nurses to move towards the level of expert practitioner in the clinical management of patient care. Guide CNMs in assisting staff to recognise their own learning needs and to develop an appropriate action plan in line with these needs. Support CNMs in assessing Health Care Assistants in relation to the Activities of Living Patient Care Module as applied to the QQI FET (previously known as FETAC Programme). Guide the CNMs in creating an environment that enhances continuous life long personal and professional development for all nursing staff. The Clinical Nurse Manager II must adhere to Code of Professional Practice and Behaviours for Registered Nurses. Is aware of and understands the need to adhere to Hospital and/or professional standards, policies and procedures, relevant to their area of practice. 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. PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT: In collaboration with the Nursing Practice Development Coordinator and Facilitator, promote the development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care, through practice development projects. Assist with identifying, facilitating and implementing practice development projects in the clinical areas. In collaboration with the CNMs and ward staff assist with the development of policies, protocols, guidelines and clinical competencies and their implementation. Assist with the provision of appropriate continuing education programmes to meet nurses competency developmental needs. Work with the Nursing Practice Development Coordinator & Facilitator and CNMs in implementing action plans to improve clinical practice and staff development. Sit on appropriate multidisciplinary committees and sub-groups within the Nursing Practice Development Unit and at hospital level that are concerned with initiating practice development projects. EDUCATION/STAFF DEVELOPMENT: In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Managers, assess and identify teaching and developmental requirements of all staff through observation in practice. Collaborate with the Nursing Practice Development Co-ordinator, Clinical Nurse Managers, to ensure appropriate training, education and evaluation takes place. In conjunction with Clinical Nurses Managers and Staff Nurses, develop and continually revise clinical nursing skills/competencies. Be familiar with the assessment criteria and process as applied to the Activities of Living Patient Care Module. Co-ordinate educational sessions and in-service to meet the needs of all grades of nursing staff. Create an environment for continuous life-long professional and personal development and learning for all staff. RESEARCH, AUDIT & QUALITY ASSURANCE: Encourage staff to analyse information, interpret patients condition and develop clinical decision making skills based on available information. Work with the Nursing Quality Co-ordinator in encouraging the continuous development of evidence-based practice through local audit procedures. Take an active role with CNMs in the audit of clinical practice and the standards of care being provided. Facilitate nurses in the development of audit tools to measure process and outcomes of nursing practice. Ensure that research/Audit findings are disseminated and utilised in the delivery of patient care. Assist with the audit of practice development projects and the presentation of findings to clinical staff. Link with the Hospital Accreditation Programme and relevant personnel in promoting best practice and continuous quality improvement. MANAGEMENT: Demonstrate ability to self-manage and organise own workload efficiently. Help foster a supportive working environment by demonstrating excellent leadership ability and communication skills. Communicate effectively with the Directorate Nurse Manager and CNMs regarding the progress and development of staff nurses within their area of responsibility. Demonstrate both clinical and professional leadership, enabling a multidisciplinary team culture of continuous staff learning and practice development. Be highly motivated and have a vision of developing skills/competencies that are applicable to clinical areas. Develop a network of contacts and communication links with other professionals that will assist in provision of expert advice to meet the needs of all grades of nursing staff. Attend managerial meetings that require the input of the clinical support nurse. PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Take responsibility for own professional and personal development updating. Be pro-active in developing own competencies in a structured way linked to regular professional, personal development planning. Practice within St Jamess Hospital policies and procedures, Scope of Professional Conduct, and Scope of Nursing Practice. Undertake appropriate further training and education to enable you to practice within a variety of clinical medical/surgical areas and enable you to support the service needs within the scope of professional practice. 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. Educated to Degree/Post-Graduate Diploma/Higher Diploma or equivalent level. And 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 conducting clinical audits. Desired: Management course. Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems.
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