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Cahercalla Community Care are currently recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Manager to join our team on a full time basis.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet the individual needs of each resident
Ensure that the home policies and best clinical standards are always practiced
Work 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
Review 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
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
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
Review recent admissions ensuring appropriate assessments, planning implementation and evaluation of care is documented
Monitor standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and fosters an effective working relationship and good communication between Staff Nurses, Care Assistants, and housekeeping staff
Ensure environmental and hand hygiene audits are carried out regularly and thoroughly and that action plans are implemented and sustained
Carry out of medication audits, health & safety audits, risk assessments and drawing up risk management plans – in conjunction with the Director of Nursing
Audit Epicare and for addressing any issues in relation to documentation – in association with Staff Nurses and Care Assistants (Touch screen)
Interact and support residents and families daily
Be 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
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
Requirements:
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