Role Title: Clinical Nurse Manager I: St Johns Ward
The post holder will be responsible for the education and development of nursing staff, by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff, and by arranging the clinical experience and supervision of the nursing team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide orientation and supervision for new nursing staff, ensuring they are aware of the policies and procedures to be followed.
2. Identify training needs of the nursing and Health Care Assistant team whilst providing guide and support where necessary.
3. Encourage evidence based practice, using a care planning approach to nursing care.
4. Monitor and evaluate the care given.
5. In consultation with the CNM II and other disciplines, implement, and assess quality management programmes.
6. Collaborate with medical, paramedical, and others to devise a plan of care. Ensure it is implemented and evaluated.
7. Engage with key stakeholders to ensure high standards of care are delivered and maintained for patients, staff, and visitors.
8. Proactively manages quality and safety standards at local level.
9. Deputise for the CNM II as required.
The Registered Nurse must adhere to Code of Professional Practice and Behaviours.
Is aware 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.
Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date.
Requirements
* Registered General Nurse with The Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register.
* 3 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting or relevant clinical area within the last 5 years.
* Demonstrate management/in-charge experience within the last year.
* Demonstrate I.T. skills including excellent keyboard skills.
* Experience in teaching and assessing the nursing and Health Care Assistant team.
Desired Qualifications
* Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems.