Clinical Nurse Manager

We are now inviting applications for the position of Clinical Nurse Manager in Cahercalla Community Care. What does this role entail? Clinical Practice To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident, including rehabilitation residents by: Ensuring that the home policies and best clinical standards are always practiced. Implementing agreed rehabilitation protocols and measuring resident outcomes using validated assessment tools and rehab outcome measures. Working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in all areas to ensure that standards are maintained. Identify areas that may be of concern and follow up with the Director of Nursing to put quality improvement plans put in place. Reviewing all resident key performance indicators (KPIs) through clinical practices and documentation to ensure appropriate management plans are in place. Troubleshoot any ongoing clinical issues and non-clinical issues and escalating to the Director of Nursing. Perform comprehensive assessments of residents and monitor ongoing assessments and modifications. Medication Management Supervise medication administration and compliance by nursing staff. Order monthly stock and compile monthly stock inventory. Review medication audits with Director of Nursing and implement quality improvement plans based on identified deficits or non-compliances. Liaise with GPs and pharmacy with regards to medication reviews and audits. Staff Supervision & Training Work as a visible member of the nursing and care team, providing leadership, guidance, supervision and direction as required. Participate in Training & Development/Performance Appraisal for Staff Nurses and Care Assistants in conjunction with the Director of Nursing. Work with Care Assistants, ensuring that they have a professional, yet caring approach to the residents, and that they provide a high standard of direct care. Ensure the implementation of the rehabilitation strategy, ensuring staff awareness, skills and competencies in practice and monitor the effectiveness of individuals in relation to their assigned residents. Assess training needs in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and implement in house training, such as principles of rehabilitation model of care, infection control, medication management, palliative care, understanding challenging behaviour. Auditing Review recent admissions ensuring appropriate assessments, planning, implementation, individual resident outcomes and evaluation of care is documented. In addition to observing practice, the CNM also monitors standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and fosters an effective working relationship and good communication between Staff Nurses, Care Assistants, and housekeeping staff. Responsible for ensuring environmental and hand hygiene audits are carried out regularly and thoroughly and that action plans are implemented and sustained. Responsible for carrying out of medication audits, health & safety audits, risk assessments and drawing up risk management plans in conjunction with the Director of Nursing. Responsible for auditing Epicare and for addressing any issues in relation to documentation, including the rehabilitation KPIs in association with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants (Touch screen). Residents/Relatives - Person Centre Interact and support residents and families daily. The CNM is a key point of contact for all relatives and visitors and an ambassador for the home. Ensure that complaints are swiftly dealt with at the point of contact. Management Ability to assist with all the Director of Nursing/ADON responsibilities to effectively deputise as required when covering for annual leave. Act as an integral member of the senior management team of the centre and communicate all issues and concerns effectively. Be responsible for daily activities including checking and managing rosters when required, attending handovers, reviewing resident progress and measuring outcomes of rehabilitation residents. Support and develop clinical practice through a hands-on approach with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants in the delivery of care. Implement Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard the safety and welfare of staff, residents and others. Qualifications, Skills and Attributes: BSc in General Nursing or equivalent. Previous managerial training / experience is an advantage. Registered on the NMBI live register. Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills. Sound decision making ability. Ability to motivate self and others and work on own initiative. Ability to work well and promote a team environment. Results driven. This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager. Skills: Clinical Healthcare Management