▷ (Urgent Search) Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - St Lukes Ward (Medical/Surgical)

About Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Each department provides a range of services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at ward level. About the Role The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of orthopaedic and neurosurgical nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline management team, the CNM1 in St Lukes will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a participative approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. Operations Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation, and review of care. Provide safe, comprehensive nursing careCode of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland and Professional Clinical Guidelines In the absence of the CNM 2, in conjunction with other CNM 1s manage the overall daily functions of the department taking responsibility for the safe delivery and co-ordination of nursing services for patients, ensuring effective, efficient and quality specialist nursing care. Manage own patient caseload in accordance with the needs of the department Plan specialist nursing service, innovations and developments. Ensure that nursing care is based on the latest research findings and constitute best practice. Develop close links with other healthcare facilities relevant to the delivery and enhancement of services. Monitor complaints and investigate any nursing and clinical complaints, taking corrective and preventative action as appropriate and review audit to ensure there are no re-occurrences. Maintain nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards. Contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care. Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and multi-disciplinary team as necessary ensuring patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times. Communicate and develop effective relationships with Consultant colleagues, Clinical Nurse Managers and other relevant hospital staff to ensure safe, efficient management of the department. Identify opportunities for the development of services that will improve the care of patients. Ensure that systems for the provision of clinical and non-clinical services are satisfactory and that they are timely and economically utilised. In conjunction with CNM 2 undertake an annual review of nursing services including the preparation of an annual report. Ensure that all staff within the ward are familiar with the plan for management of critical incidents and that the ward is ready to meet such a demand. Education & Experience Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI Have at least five years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and a minimum of two years nursing experience in surgical nursing Have a recognised post-registration nursing course - Higher Diploma or Post Grad course, in Postgraduate qualification in a relevant nursing specialty or management and/or a willingness to undertake same. Hold an up to date ACLS course or a willingness to undertake same. Why work at the Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic Competitive salary An Education Support Programme Development opportunities Opportunities for career progression Subsidised Restaurant Free staff car parking Employee Assistance Programme The Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation. Skills: Clinical skills Management leadership skills