Person in Charge Clinical Nurse Manager

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Person in Charge/Clinical Nurse Manager, Galway

Location: Galway, Ireland

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Yes

Job Reference:

78022 N1404_1744725396

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2

Posted:

15.04.2025

Expiry Date:

30.05.2025

Job Description:

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - NEW RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - GALWAY CITY for qualified PIC/ Clinical Nurse Manager to join our dedicated team, making a difference for the people we support to live their best life.

Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.

Overview of Role

The Person In Charge / Clinical Nurse Manager has responsibility for the effective and efficient provision and operation of person-centred services to adults and children in specified designated centre. In accordance with the Health Act 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children and Adults) with disabilities) Regulation 2013 and all associated regulations.

The Person in Charge / Clinical Nurse Manager will work closely with the Area Service Manager/ Person Participating in Management about both planning and implementing the effective delivery of services.

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the Person in Charge / Clinical Nurse Manager role is to ensure that the designated centre is run in accordance with:

1. Strategic Planning
2. Policies, procedures, guidelines and Safety Statement
3. Provision of a rights-based person-centred home for the people we support with regular communication and reporting to the Area Service Manager and/or Director of Operations

Key Duties

• The post holder will need to provide strong leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for clinical practice. Provide leadership, supervision and support to Nursing and Support teams in the provision of clinical and care support services.
• Ensure all relevant records and documentation are kept appropriately and up to date in relation to people supported and staff, particularly ensuring compliance with record keeping in line with legislation and HIQA requirements.
• Ensure that the centre is compliant with all standards as laid down by HIQA and be responsible for maintaining HIQA registration.
• Practice nursing according to Professional Clinical Guidelines, National and Ability West local policies, protocols, guidelines and current legislation. Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in cooperation with other team members.
• Collaborate with people we support, family, carers and other staff in treatment/care planning and in the provision of support and advice.
• Ensure that people we support and staff are treated with dignity and respect.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of care.
• Be responsible and subject to the overall general direction of the Area Service Manager, for the direction and running of the unit.
• Ensure that the people we support are provided with a home-like atmosphere and ensure that their health, recreational and other needs are adequately catered for.
• Establish and maintain relationships with individuals that are based on respect and equality and that promotes their independence.

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of 3 years in a management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care.
• Registered in the relevant Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered.
• A relevant management qualification.
• Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
• Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.
• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
• On appointment, the nurse must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).
• A proven track record of managing a residential service which meets quality, regulatory/legislative requirements.
• A proven track record of budget management and strong management.
• Experience of report writing, personal support plans, people, and roster management.
• Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of legislative/regulatory requirements and responsibilities.

For an informal discussion please contact Christy 087 947 3404

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