Clinical Nurse Manager- Dublin

FRS Recruitment is now recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Manager for our client a well established employer within elderly care for there Dublin Nursing Home.

What does this role entail?

Clinical Practice

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.
• 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.
• Liaise with GP's 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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:

• BSc in General Nursing or equivalent.
• Dementia experience is desirable.
• Previous managerial training / experience is an advantage.
• Registered on the NMBI live register

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