CNM Dublin

Nazareth House Dublin provides 120 single en-suite bedrooms located across ground, first and second floor. Our facilities include a chapel, a hairdressing salon, activities room, library and more.

The nursing home is a lively establishment situated in a prime location, just a short distance from Clontarf Train Station and easily accessible by public transport.

Our core values are Compassion, Respect, Hospitality, Patience, Love, and Justice.

Benefits :

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Statutory Sick Pay
• PRSA Pension Fund
• Free Parking
• Bike to Work scheme
• Refer a Friend programme
• Uniform provided

Nazareth House Dublin is currently looking for a kind and caring Clinical Nurse Manager to join our team to enhance and support the excellent quality of daily life for our residents.

If you're a compassionate, positive person eager to work hard, then this is a job for you. This is an excellent opportunity to develop or enhance your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Job Description :

Job Title :                        Clinical Nurse Manager

Location :                         Nazareth House, Malahide Rd, Grace Park, Dublin, D03 KW08

Reporting to :                  Director of Nursing

Job Purpose :                  To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident.

Main responsibilities

Clinical Practice

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 through clinical practices and documentation to ensure appropriate management plan is in place.

Management of any clinical issues and non-clinical issues and escalating to the Director of Nursing, if necessary.

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 the Assistant Director of Nursing / 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 Assistant Director of Nursing / 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 mandatory 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 Assistant Director of Nursing / Director of Nursing.

Responsible for auditing V-Care and ViClarity and for addressing any issues in relation to documentation - in association with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants.

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 Senior Management 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

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience and Essential Skills :

BSc in General Nursing or equivalent

At least 2 years of experience in a similar.

Need to be on the Register of Nurses maintained by Nursing and Midwifery board

Previous managerial training and experience is an advantage or be willing to undertake a management course that supports the role.

Full understanding of HIQA and the Standards as they are applied to residential units for Older Persons

Knowledge of notifiable incidents to HIQA and responsible for completing the same

Knowledge of the Heath Act (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People) and Regulations 2009

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 outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.

However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.