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Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Charleville, Charleville
Client:
St Josephs Foundation
Location:
Charleville, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
23.02.2025
Job Description:
St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968, the Foundation has grown through continuously responding to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
The Foundation provides services to children and adults, through day services, residential, respite care, and home support in the North Cork and South West Limerick region.
Applications are invited for the following post:
Person In Charge
Permanent Post Full time
The ideal Candidate will have:
* Not less than 3 years' experience working with children/adults with an intellectual disability in a residential setting.
* Social care worker or Nursing qualification.
* Proven managerial skills with not less than three years' experience at management level and an appropriate management qualification to Fetac/QQI level 6 or equivalent.
* Ability to lead a staff team effectively.
* Experience of managing residential budgets.
* A detailed knowledge of HIQA.
* Experience working with adults with behaviours that challenge (desirable).
* A full Irish Driving Licence.
Informal enquiries to Catherine O Connell, Head of Client Services 063 89252
Notes:
HOURLY COMMITMENT: 37.5 Hours
JOB GOAL:
To manage the residence and to support and work to achieve the priorities of the residents in line with The National Standards for Residential Services Children and Adults with Disabilities 2013.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership.
* Promote and ensure that the Ethos, Mission, Vision and core values of the St. Josephs Foundation are upheld.
* Ensure that personnel within designated areas work in accordance with the policies and ethos of the St. Josephs Foundation.
* Ensure that all nursing staff adhere to professional code of conduct and operate within their scope of practice.
* Report any concerns for the safety and welfare of residents in a timely manner.
* Ensure a holistic Model of Care for Service Users consistent with a Person Centred approach.
* Be familiar with all Policies and Procedures, particularly those pertaining to client safety and welfare.
* Lead and manage interdisciplinary care for service users.
* Empower staff through coaching, education, and supervision.
* Lead the nursing and allied team through regular team meetings.
* Enable staff to identify and suggest improvement initiatives.
* Ensure high standards of care in the daily running of services.
* Monitor and evaluate methods of quality assurance and clinical effectiveness.
* Assure that clinical practice is evidence-based.
2. Management and Staff Development
* Promote continuous professional development to ensure best practice.
* Ensure efficient and effective allocation of resources.
* Ensure timely and fair scheduling of rosters.
* Implement Health and Safety practices in accordance with the Safety Statement.
* Conduct regular hazard identification audits.
* Ensure all personnel are familiar with emergency and operational procedures.
* Conduct Performance Management Reviews for staff.
* Monitor and improve team processes.
* Support person-centred planning.
3. Planning
* Prioritise and respond to demands under pressure or in emergencies.
* Maintain a system of record keeping for operational activities.
* Plan short, medium and long term goals for residents and staff.
4. Human Resources
* Develop strategies for staff retention.
* Participate in recruitment of staff.
* Foster an environment that supports personal professional development.
* Ensure adequate induction for new staff.
* Keep staff appraised of policies and procedures.
* Create an environment conducive to team working.
5. Finance
* Ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
* Plan and track budget variances.
* Account for service users' monies in accordance with service policy.
6. Health and Safety
* Report all accidents/incidents on the electronic reporting System.
* Be aware of the Foundation's duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at work Act 2005.
* Ensure faulty equipment is repaired in a timely manner.
* Ensure knowledge of emergency actions and plans.
* Implement and maintain fire and safety precautions.
7. Professional & Clinical Responsibility
* Ensure residents receive the highest standard of care.
* Maintain high standards of work performance and attendance.
* Promote dignity and respect for all residents.
* Ensure confidentiality is maintained.
* Monitor compliance with service policies and procedures.
* Develop interdisciplinary networking with families.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
* Uphold the code of professional conduct.
* Make evidence-based decisions transparently.
* Ensure complaints are dealt with according to policy.
The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Area Managers / Manager of Services.
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