Clinical Nurse Manager CNM1) - Co. Galway

Location
Job-type Permanent
Salary €50000 - €52000 per annum
Reference J341215
Date Published almost 3 years ago
Position Available : Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM1) - Co. Galway - Permanent Full Time

The Background :

Our Client one of the largest independent Healthcare providers of quality nursing home care in Ireland is actively looking to recruit an Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM1) for one of their modern purpose built Care Home & Memory Care Centre based in Co. Galway. This nursing home provides a high standard of care 24 hours a day. Their dedicated care team are continuously trained to care for residents varying and individual needs. We cater for both short and long term respite care. Convalescent care is also available for those recovering from surgery.


Duties and Responsibilities:

To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident by:
Ensuring that the home policies and best clinical standards are always practiced.
Working with different staff members 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 action plans put in place.
Reviewing residents with pressure sores /sustained falls / clinically unwell, through clinical practices and documentation to ensure appropriate management plan is 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 improve standards.
Liaise with GPs and pharmacy with regards to medication reviews and audits.

Staff Supervision & Training :

Work alongside and be a visible presence with the Staff Nurses and Care Assistants.
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 Named Nurse and Named Care Assistant 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 infection control, palliative care, understanding challenging behaviour.

Auditing :

Review recent admissions ensuring appropriate assessments, planning implementation 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 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 deal with at the point of contact.

Management :

Ability to assist with all the Director of Nursing responsibilities to effectively take on the role when covering for annual leave.
Be responsible for daily activities including checking and managing rosters when required, attending handovers, reviewing resident progress
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:

First level registration.
Previous managerial training / experience, 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.
Note :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.

The Benefits :

Salary : €23 - €25 per hour (depending on experience)
Paid Breaks
Minimum of 39 hour contracts
Premiums for working Sundays
Meals provided
Free Parking
Uniform supplied (tunic)
Double time for bank holidays
Provide a death in service benefit

The Contact :

For more information on this role and a full job description please contact Brenda on 01-5136740 or e-mail your cv in confidence to brenda.freeney@ttmhealthcare.com


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.