CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER

Clinical Nurse Manager required to lead the nursing and care team on the unit and ensure safe, person-centred resident care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day care and coordinate staff duties
• Review assessments, care plans and clinical documentation
• Maintain care standards and support HIQA compliance
• Manage rosters and resources within agreed budgets
• Pre-employment: Satisfactory references, Garda vetting, occupational health clearance and verification of registration and qualifications are required.
• Supervise staff and complete probation reviews and appraisals
• Support induction, training and student placements
• Review incidents, complaints and clinical risks
• Complete audits and follow up quality improvement actions
• Communicate with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Current NMBI registration

• A relevant management qualification or willingness to undertake a management course.

Experience

• Relevant nursing experience in older persons' care

• Experience supervising staff and coordinating clinical care

Skills

• Good leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Sound clinical judgement and knowledge of HIQA standards
• Ability to manage priorities and support a team
• Competence with electronic care records
• Pre-employment: Satisfactory references, Garda vetting, occupational health clearance and verification of registration and qualifications are required.