Role Title:Clinical Nurse Manager II: Clinical Facilitator Staff Development Co-Ordinator (MedEl Directorate) Job Reference Number:001006 Closing Date:Sunday, 9th February 2025 Purpose of the Role: The post holder is responsible for leading the delivery of evidence based nursing care by all staff in the clinical area. They are responsible for the planning, co-ordination, and management of resources. The appointed person will be assigned within the MedEl Directorate to guide and support all nursing staff. They will be responsible for planning, developing, organising, implementing, and evaluating training programmes using evidence based practice. Responsibilities will include the development of quality standard operating policies, utilising current research, to ensure nursing standards are in line with international standards of best practice. They will demonstrate professional and clinical leadership and continuously strive to improve the delivery of quality nursing care within the Department. The Clinical Facilitator functions as an educational advisor and as a facilitator for continuing professional development. 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. A recognised qualification in gerontological nursing or agreement to undertake same. Possess at least 5 years clinical experience in acute care of the older person services. A Primary Degree or Postgraduate Diploma/Qualification in 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/qualification. Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems. Practical experience in presentation/lecturing and curriculum development.